Are there sequelae after removal of internal fixation for lumbar spine fracture?

Sequelae may exist in a small number of patients after removal of internal fixation of lumbar spine fractures. Due to the lumbar internal fixation surgery, generally using steel nails for fixation, after the removal of internal fixation may cause dural sac damage, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and in some cases, due to the loose fixation of the nail-rod system, resulting in the continuity of the vertebrae and the normal structure of the vertebral bone is impaired, which aggravates the local symptoms. The incidence of the above sequelae is not high, patients should follow the doctor’s instructions for postoperative care, if there are symptoms such as headache, we should consult the doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out the relevant treatment to restore the normal structure of the vertebral bone, but also can be used to protect the nerves with neurotrophic drugs, such as vitamin B, methylcobalamin and so on. Lumbar vertebral fracture internal fixation patients follow the doctor’s instructions to actively carry out the relevant rehabilitation training and treatment, can to a certain extent to avoid the occurrence of related sequelae.