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The anterior cervical plate.

J Gassman, D Seligson

    Spine
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Anterior cervical plating in adults showed satisfactory spinal alignment and fusion in most survivors. However, technical challenges with plate position and screw depth limit its use to specific cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Spinal Fusion Techniques
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Anterior cervical fusion is a common procedure for treating cervical spine pathologies.
    • The anterior cervical plate was introduced as an adjunct to enhance stability during fusion.
    • Early adoption of anterior cervical plating aimed to improve fusion rates and reduce complications.

    Observation:

    • A series of 13 anterior cervical fusions utilizing an anterior cervical plate were performed between October 1979 and December 1980.
    • The study details the surgical technique for implant installation.
    • Patient outcomes were assessed through clinical and radiographic evaluation.

    Findings:

    • Eleven of the 13 patients demonstrated satisfactory cervical spine alignment post-surgery.

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  • Adequate fusion progression was observed in the surviving patients.
  • Identified technical challenges included precise plate positioning and appropriate screw depth insertion.

    • Implications:

    • The anterior cervical plate technique, while effective for fusion and alignment, presents technical difficulties.
    • These challenges necessitate careful consideration and may restrict its routine application.
    • The method is now recommended for specialized indications requiring enhanced cervical stability.