Osteopathic musculoskeletal examination and subarachnoid anesthetic administration in a patient with severe scoliosis

James J. Lamberg, Sanjib D. Adhikary, Andrew T. Mcfadden

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Abstract

Physicians primarily use palpation of anatomical landmarks to guide the placement of needles when administering neuraxial anesthetics. For patients with anatomical abnormalities such as scoliosis, it is also important for physicians to understand Fryette mechanics and spinal curvature anatomy, as well as preprocedural radiography and ultrasonography, to ensure accuracy in neuraxial anesthetic procedures. The authors report the case of a patient with severe scoliosis who required neuraxial anesthesia for total hip arthroplasty. Using palpation and imaging, his physicians were able to successfully administer a subarachnoid anesthetic injection on the first attempt. The authors discuss considerations for improving success rates of neuraxial anesthetic administration in these patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)582-585
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Osteopathic Association
Volume114
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Complementary and alternative medicine

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