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Wire fixation techniques of the cervical facets

J F Cusick1, F A Pintar, N Yoganandan

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.

Spine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Luque rectangle technique effectively restored cervical spine stiffness and reduced rotation after multilevel laminectomy, unlike other facet wiring methods. This provides rigid internal fixation for spinal stability.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Multilevel laminectomy can compromise cervical spine stability.
  • Rigid internal fixation is crucial for restoring stability after laminectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different cervical facet wiring techniques for internal fixation after multilevel laminectomy.
  • To compare biomechanical responses of the cervical spine with various facet wiring methods.

Main Methods:

  • Eight human cadaveric cervical spine segments (C2-C11) were tested.
  • Specimens underwent flexion-compression loading after intact, laminectomy (C4-C6), and facet wiring procedures.
  • Biomechanical data including force, displacement, and kinematics were recorded.

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Main Results:

  • Laminectomy significantly reduced spinal stiffness compared to intact specimens.
  • Individual facet wiring techniques failed to restore stiffness.
  • The Luque rectangle technique successfully restored stiffness and reduced sagittal rotations to levels comparable to the intact spine.

Conclusions:

  • Techniques relying on individual facet wires do not adequately correct instability after multilevel laminectomy.
  • Crosslinking facet wire fixation, such as the Luque rectangle method, effectively restores cervical spine stiffness and reduces harmful rotations.