A transverse incision will give a better cosmetic outcome, however, only limited exposure. If a multilevel fixation is considered, a more longitudinal incision is required. Injuries of the …

2023年1月24日 · more vulnerable than left during exposure because it has a more variable course; lies more anterolateral; protect by placing retractors under medial edge of longus colli …

The omohyoid muscle crosses the surgical field at the level of C6 and can be transected to improve exposure. Division of sternohyoid and sternothyroid muscles will facilitate the …

2021年5月1日 · This video demonstrates the key steps of anterior cervical spine exposure for performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical disc replac...

2024年3月22日 · An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is typically indicated for patients who have a cervical disc herniation or cervical spondylosis (ie, degenerative disc …

Both anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) are used to treat multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (mCSM); however, which …

ACDF surgery risks include bleeding, nerve damage, infection, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, spinal cord injury, and fusion failure.

The exposure is usually made through the front of the neck as it gives good access to the spine through a relatively uncomplicated pathway. The operation is performed under general …

In ACDF, the herniated disc and bony spur is exposed and removed by making an incision from the anterior of the neck and moving aside the muscles, thus preserving adjacent muscular and …

surgical exposure, the approach is typically performed from the same side. Patients with paralyzed vocal cords are approached from the side of paralysis. A left -side approach …