Posterior cervical fusion with methylmethacrylate, wire, and bone: technical note

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Spinal Surgery

Background:

• Surgical stabilization of non-neoplastic spinal lesions using methylmethacrylate and wire is debated.
• Existing methods may lack sufficient stability or require extensive instrumentation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel posterior cervical arthrodesis technique.
• To evaluate the stability and safety of this combined wire/acrylic and bony fusion method.

Main Methods:

• Posterior cervical arthrodesis combining midline wire and acrylic with lateral bony fusion.
• Technique is simple, safe, and requires no special instrumentation.
• Easily extended to include occipital bone fixation.

Main Results:

• The described construct provides both immediate and long-term spinal stability.
• The technique eliminates the need for rigid postoperative external immobilization.
• Demonstrated safety and simplicity in application.

Conclusions:

• This posterior cervical arthrodesis technique offers a reliable solution for spinal stabilization.
• The method achieves robust stability and simplifies postoperative management.
• It presents a viable alternative for managing non-neoplastic spinal lesions.