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Multiple level discectomy and fusion.

Todd J Stewart1, Richard P Schlenk, Edward C Benzel

  • 1Departments of Neurosurgery, Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA. stewartt@nsurg.wustl.edu

Neurosurgery
|January 6, 2007
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The ventrolateral approach offers safe cervical spine decompression for spinal cord and nerve root compression. This review details its indications, technique, and compares it to alternative surgical options.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • The ventrolateral approach is a standard surgical technique for cervical spine decompression.
  • Spinal cord and nerve root compression often occurs ventrally, necessitating an approach that avoids spinal cord traction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, diagnostic evaluation, and surgical technique for multi-level discectomy and fusion via the ventrolateral approach.
  • To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the ventrolateral approach with alternative surgical procedures for cervical spine decompression.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and surgical case studies.
  • Detailed description of the ventrolateral surgical technique for multi-level discectomy and fusion.
  • Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes, risks, and benefits.

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Main Results:

  • The ventrolateral approach allows direct decompression of ventral compressive pathology without spinal cord traction.
  • Multi-level discectomy and fusion via this approach can effectively address significant cervical spine compression.
  • The technique offers specific advantages and disadvantages when compared to anterior or posterior cervical decompression methods.

Conclusions:

  • The ventrolateral approach is a safe and effective method for surgical decompression of the cervical spine.
  • Understanding its indications, technique, and comparative outcomes is crucial for spinal surgeons.
  • This approach provides a valuable option for managing complex multi-level cervical spine pathology.