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S Spinal System
Complications and possible adverse effects
Prior to surgery, patients should be made aware of the following
possible adverse effects in addition to the potential for additional
surgery to correct these effects:
1. Loosening, disassembly, bending or breakage of components
2. Tissue sensitivity to implant material
3. Potential for skin breakdown and/or wound complications
4. Non-union or delayed union
5. Infection
6. Nerve damage, including loss of neurologic function, dural
tears, paralysis, paresthesia, and cerebral spinal fluid leak-
age
7. Fracture of vertebrae
8. Loss of fixation
9. Vascular or visceral injury
10. Change of normal spinal curvature
11. Gastrointestinal, urological and/or reproductive system
compromise
12. Pain or discomfort
13. Bursitis
14. Decrease in bone density due to stress shielding
15. Loss of bone or fracture of bone above or below the level of
surgery
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