ArticleCase reports in orthopedics2026
Endoscopic-Assisted Spinal Approach to Remove a Broken Spinal Needle: Technical Notes and Case Report of a Complication of Spinal Anesthesia.
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- Endoscopic-Assisted Spinal Approach to Remove a Broken Spinal Needle: Technical Notes and Case Report of a Complication of Spinal Anesthesia.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Spinal anesthesia is widely used for many surgical procedures in orthopedic surgery. The breakage of a spinal needle within the patient's intrathecal space represents a rare but potentially serious complication. The management of a broken spinal needle (BSN) remains unclear. Only a few clinical cases have been reported, and no surgical guidelines are available in the literature to date. Early surgical removal of the broken needle appears to be advisable. Case Presentation: A 65-year-old woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32.1 kg/m Conclusions: In cases of a BSN during spinal anesthesia:-early removal should be performed;-the patient should be kept in the same position;-radiological landmarks should be obtained using a C-arm;-if available, an endoscopic-assisted spinal surgical approach should be considered as an effective and safe technique for needle removal.
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