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Guna Pratheep Kalanchiam1, Pillay Robin2, Lim Ming Yann3
1Spine Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|January 13, 2025
Summary
This study presents a minimally invasive transoral and posterior surgical approach for upper cervical myelopathy. Navigation-guided surgery improved patient outcomes, reducing complications and enhancing recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
Background:
- Occipitocervical and upper cervical surgeries present significant challenges, especially when combined anterior and posterior access is needed.
- Conventional open transoral approaches for ventral upper cervical pathologies carry risks of high morbidity, including dysphagia and infection.
- Combined anterior-posterior approaches often raise concerns regarding surgical morbidity and patient recovery.
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