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Cervical Spine Deformity Correction Techniques.

Alexander B Dru¹, Dennis Timothy Lockney¹, Sasha Vaziri¹

¹Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

|October 15, 2019

Summary

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Surgical correction can improve debilitating cervical kyphosis (neck curve) symptoms like pain and neurological issues. Optimal surgical strategy requires understanding biomechanics and careful preoperative planning for best outcomes.

Keywords:

Cervical deformity Cervical spine Corpectomy Kyphosis Osteotomy Spinal fusion

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Background:

Cervical kyphotic deformity presents with diverse symptoms, including neck pain, radiculopathy, myelopathy, and impaired function.
Surgical intervention offers potential for halting neurological decline and restoring function in cervical kyphosis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of cervical kyphosis treatment.
To discuss biomechanics, classification, management algorithms, surgical techniques, and outcomes for cervical kyphosis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on cervical kyphosis.
Analysis of biomechanical principles relevant to cervical spine alignment.
Examination of radiographic parameters and classification systems.
Evaluation of surgical approaches and outcome data.

Main Results:

Cervical kyphosis management necessitates understanding spine biomechanics.
Preoperative assessment of malalignment and rigidity is crucial for surgical planning.
Various surgical techniques exist, requiring careful selection based on individual patient factors.

Conclusions:

Effective surgical correction of cervical kyphosis balances clinical benefits with potential morbidity.
A thorough understanding of biomechanics and meticulous preoperative planning are key to successful surgical outcomes.
This review synthesizes current knowledge to guide treatment strategies for cervical kyphosis.