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Anterior cervical osteotomy: operative technique.

Lee A Tan1, K Daniel Riew2

  • 1The Spine Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, 3 Field West, New York, NY, 10034, USA.

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Anterior cervical osteotomy offers a safe and effective solution for correcting rigid cervical spine deformities. This technique allows for significant spinal realignment and improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Rigid cervical deformities necessitate spinal realignment via osteotomies.
  • Cervical pedicle subtraction osteotomy is technically challenging and limited in application due to anatomical constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the anterior cervical osteotomy technique for correcting cervical deformities.
  • To review the relevant literature on anterior cervical osteotomy.

Main Methods:

  • A step-by-step technical guide for anterior cervical osteotomy is presented.
  • Surgical nuances and complication avoidance strategies are highlighted.
  • Two illustrative cases of fixed sagittal and coronal deformities are included.
Keywords:
Anterior osteotomyCervical deformity

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Main Results:

  • Successful clinical and radiographic outcomes were achieved in both presented cases.
  • The anterior cervical osteotomy technique demonstrated substantial deformity correction.
  • The technique proved safe and effective for cervical deformity correction.

Conclusions:

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  • Spine surgeons should be proficient in this technique for optimal patient care.
  • This approach facilitates correction of both sagittal and coronal cervical deformities.