Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is spinal cord dysfunction accompanying age-related degeneration of the cervical spine. The lack of prospective studies of its natural history and vague…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Cervical radiculopathy is defined as pain with or without a motor, sensory, or reflex deficit that is caused by cervical nerve root compression or irritation. Typically,…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis The midline posterior approach is the most commonly used approach to the cervical spine. It allows efficient and safe access to the posterior elements of the…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis The approach to the anterior cervical spine is one of the most common approaches performed in cervical spine surgery. Because of the vital anatomy near the…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis The determination of spine stability is a controversial topic and continues to evolve. Understanding the anatomy and the biomechanical principles is fundamental to the performance of…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Congenital anomalies of the pediatric cervical spine arise from a failure of normal development occurring early in the embryonic process. Failure to recognize these pathologic processes…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis This chapter describes a methodical approach to the patient with suspected cervical spine disease. Characteristic aspects of the history and physical examination are discussed and warning…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Surgical exposure of the anterior cervicothoracic junction poses a unique challenge for spine surgeons. Several distinct features of this region contribute to the difficulty of approach….
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis An expert understanding of cervical anatomy is critical to a spine surgeon operating in this region. An understanding of this anatomy is essential for surgical technique…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis The upper cervical spine encompasses the area spanning the occiput, the atlas (C1), the axis (C2), and the C2-C3 motion segment. The authors discuss four main…
