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Anatomical morphometric study of the cervical uncinate process and surrounding structures.

Sung-Ho Kim¹, Jae Hack Lee, Ji Hoon Kim

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea.

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

|November 8, 2012

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This study details the anatomical relationships of the uncinate process to critical neurovascular structures in the cervical spine. These findings are crucial for preventing nerve root and vertebral artery injury during anterior cervical surgery.

Area of Science:

Anatomy
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Anterior cervical spine surgery carries risks of neurovascular complications.
Understanding the precise anatomy of the uncinate process is vital for surgical safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the anatomical relationships between the uncinate process and adjacent neurovascular structures.
To provide data that can reduce complications in anterior cervical surgery.

Main Methods:

Twenty-eight adult cadaveric cervical spines were dissected and analyzed.
Morphometric measurements of the uncinate process, vertebral artery, and nerve roots were performed.

Main Results:

The uncinate process dimensions were measured (height: 5.6-7.5 mm, width: 5.8-8.0 mm).

Keywords:

Anterior cervical surgery Foraminotomy Nerve root Uncinate process, Vertebral artery

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