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  2. Lumbar puncture - Wikipedia

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    Serious complications of a properly performed lumbar puncture are extremely rare. [4] They include spinal or epidural bleeding, adhesive arachnoiditis and trauma to the spinal cord [10] or spinal nerve roots resulting in weakness or loss of sensation, or even paraplegia. The latter is exceedingly rare, since the level at which the spinal cord ...

  3. Failed back syndrome - Wikipedia

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    However, leg pain relief and greater back-related functional status continued to favor those initially receiving surgical treatment. [75] A large study of spinal stenosis from Finland found the prognostic factors for ability to work after surgery were ability to work before surgery, age under 50 years, and no prior back surgery. The very long ...

  4. Postoperative wounds - Wikipedia

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    Postoperative wounds are different from other wounds in that they are anticipated and treatment is usually standardized depending on the type of surgery performed. Since the wounds are 'predicted' actions can be taken beforehand and after surgery that can reduce complications and promote healing. [citation needed]

  5. Epidural blood patch - Wikipedia

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    In adults, the spinal cord terminates around the level of the disc between L1 and L2, while in neonates it extends to L3 but can reach as low as L4. [16] Below the spinal cord there is a bundle of nerves known as the cauda equina or "horse's tail". Hence, lumbar epidural injections carry a low risk of injuring the spinal cord.

  6. Surgical Care Improvement Project - Wikipedia

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    The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) partnership is an American multi-year national campaign to substantially reduce surgical mortality and morbidity through collaborative efforts between healthcare organizations. The campaign began in August 2005 with the original goal of reducing the national incidence of surgical complications by 25% ...

  7. Category:Complications of surgical and medical care - Wikipedia

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    This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes T80-T88 within Chapter XIX: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes should be included in this category.

  8. Rehabilitation in spinal cord injury - Wikipedia

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    The rehabilitation process following a spinal cord injury typically begins in the acute care setting. Occupational therapy plays an important role in the management of SCI. [2] Recent studies emphasize the importance of early occupational therapy, started immediately after the client is stable.

  9. Perioperative mortality - Wikipedia

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    An important consideration in the decision to perform any surgical procedure is to weigh the benefits against the risks. Anesthesiologists and surgeons employ various methods in assessing whether a patient is in optimal condition from a medical standpoint prior to undertaking surgery, and various statistical tools are available.