Epidural block in the prevention of intra- and postoperative traction myelopathy in the correction of spinal deformity

To protect the spinal cord from traction myelopathy during surgical correction of deformities, it is proposed to use an extended epidural block. The developed technique was applied in 34 patients. Myelopathy, subsequently arrested with complete restoration function lower extremities, occurred one patient day after termination article presents results studying patterns distribution solutions water-soluble drugs space children.