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Osteotomies in the Cervical Spine.
Venu M Nemani1, Peter B Derman2, Han Jo Kim2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Asian Spine Journal
|March 8, 2016
Summary
Treating rigid cervical deformities requires surgical intervention for correction and fusion. This chapter details the evaluation and surgical techniques, including cervical osteotomies, for managing these complex spinal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
Background:
- Rigid cervical deformities present significant challenges in treatment.
- Surgical goals include deformity correction, achieving fusion, and neural decompression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the clinical and radiographic assessment of patients with cervical deformities.
- To detail surgical planning considerations for cervical deformities.
- To describe various cervical osteotomy techniques, their benefits, and risks.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of cervical deformities.
- Surgical planning based on deformity type and patient factors.
- Detailed description of cervical osteotomy procedures.
Main Results:
- Osteotomies are essential for sagittal and coronal balance in stiff, ankylosed cervical spines.
- Comprehensive understanding of surgical techniques, advantages, and complications is provided.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of rigid cervical deformities necessitates a thorough understanding of patient evaluation and surgical techniques.
- Cervical osteotomies are critical for restoring spinal alignment and balance in complex cases.
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