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Foraminal pressure changes during intervertebral distraction simulating anterior cervical discectomy

J Farmer1, T J Albert, R A Balderston

  • 1Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.

Journal of Spinal Disorders
|September 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Disc space distraction, like that during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), increases intraforaminal pressure. This pressure rise, though temporary, indicates potential narrowing or nerve tension during ACDF procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Disc space distraction can increase foraminal size.
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) involves disc space distraction.
  • Understanding pressure changes during ACDF is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine intraforaminal pressure changes during simulated ACDF.
  • To analyze pressure dynamics with increasing disc space distraction.
  • To investigate the effect of the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) and nerve root presence on pressure.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized five cadaveric cervical spine specimens (C5-C6 level).
  • Performed discectomy followed by controlled disc space distraction (+2, +4, +6 mm).

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  • Measured intraforaminal pressures with intact/divided PLL and after nerve root removal, including prolonged distraction.

    • Main Results:

    • Incremental distraction led to significant intraforaminal pressure increases.
    • PLL integrity did not alter pressure increases; nerve root removal caused non-significant increases.
    • Prolonged distraction showed an initial rise and gradual decrease, but final pressures remained elevated compared to baseline.

    Conclusions:

    • ACDF procedures involving disc space distraction can increase intraforaminal pressures.
    • This pressure increase may result from foraminal narrowing or nerve root tethering.
    • Observed pressure elevations tend to decrease over time but remain higher than baseline.