Cervical Laminoplasty

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Many techniques have been developed for the surgical management of compressive cervical myelopathy. Laminoplasty is a posterior canal expanding procedure that in selected patients allows for…

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Lateral Mass Screws

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Lateral mass screw–based instrumentation is a well-established technique for cervical spine fusion. Screw placement is constrained by the course of the vertebral artery, the nerve roots,…

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Occipitocervical Fixation

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Occipitocervical fixation techniques have evolved significantly from early occipitocervical wiring techniques to the current rod-screw-occipital plate constructs. Indications for occipitocervical fixation include traumatic injuries, congenital malformations,…

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Osteotomies of the Cervical Spine

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Cervical deformity correction commonly includes kyphosis correction, regional sagittal balance restoration, and correction of the chin-brow vertical angle to restore horizontal gaze, decrease cantilever forces at…

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Tuberculosis of the Cervical Spine

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global health care challenge. The increased susceptibility to coinfection in the presence of human immunodeficiency virus infection and the emergence…

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C2 Translaminar Screw Fixation

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis C2 translaminar screws are an effective method for fixation of the C2 vertebra. Compared with other techniques, this procedure is technically less demanding and has potentially…

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Image-Guided Navigation for Cervical Spine Surgery

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Image-guided spinal navigation is a computer-based surgical technology designed to improve intraoperative orientation to the nonvisualized anatomy during both conventional and minimally invasive spinal procedures. This…

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Adjacent Segment Disease

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Adjacent level disease is a relatively frequent clinical finding in cervical spine surgery. An overall rate of approximately 3% per year can be expected in patients…

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C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle Screw Fixation

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Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Although many different fixation techniques have been developed to manage atlantoaxial instability, C1 lateral mass–C2 pedicle screw fixation has emerged as a preferred treatment, based on…

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