25th February 2025

A patient with malignant spinal cord compression secondary to multiple myeloma is found to have an unstable spine

A patient with malignant spinal cord compression secondary to multiple myeloma is found to have an unstable spine. He is nursed in bed with full spinal precautions while awaiting a thoracolumbar sacral brace. Which of the following complications is this patient not at increased risk of?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.