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Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease
Lily H Kim1, Marissa D'Souza1, Allen L Ho1
1Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, USA.
Cureus
|November 10, 2018
Summary
Surgical options for cervical disc disease vary, with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) being common but not universally preferred. This review focuses on surgical techniques, particularly anterior approaches, for managing cervical disc conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Cervical disc disease, including herniation and spondylosis, may necessitate surgical intervention.
- Various surgical approaches exist, such as anterior, posterior, and combined methods, with ongoing development of new techniques.
- Patient-specific factors like clinical presentation and comorbidities influence surgical approach selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the standard of care for cervical disc disease management.
- To focus on surgical techniques, with a particular emphasis on anterior approaches.
- To explore diverse surgical options within the anterior approach for cervical disc disease.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on surgical management of cervical disc disease.
- Analysis of standard and emerging surgical techniques, including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
- Discussion of modifications and advancements in ACDF, such as instrumentation and minimally invasive options.
Main Results:
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a widely accepted procedure for cervical disc diseases.
- Multiple modifications and advancements exist for ACDF, including various instrumentation and minimally invasive techniques.
- No single surgical approach is universally preferred for all patients with cervical disc disease.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment for cervical disc disease requires individualized approach selection based on patient factors.
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) remains a cornerstone, with ongoing innovation enhancing its application.
- Further research and clinical consensus may refine optimal surgical strategies for diverse cervical disc pathologies.
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