RT Journal Article ID 6ad17c050e0f54da A1 Ballas, Efstathios A1 Mavrogenis, Andreas F. A1 Karamanis, Eirineos A1 Mimidis, George A1 Tolis, Konstantinos A1 Soultanis, Konstantinos A1 Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis J. T1 Instrumentation Related Complications in Spine Surgery JF Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants JO JLT YR 2012 FD 2013-04-25 VO 22 IS 4 SP 263 OP 272 K1 spine surgery; complications AB Spinal instrumentation constructs are frequently necessary for the surgical management of patients with variable spinal pathology. However, surgical complications may appear. These should be detected early and managed to achieve recovery and good functional outcome for the patient. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the most common instrumentation-related complications of spine surgery as well as a diagnostic plan and treatment options for the management of these challenging entities once they occur. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/1bef42082d7a0fdf,71accbb15546aa13,6ad17c050e0f54da.html