Cervical degenerative disease: rationale for selecting the appropriate fusion technique (Anterior, posterior, and 360 degree).
Many options exist for those treating cervical disc herniation, spondylosis, and deformity. This article examines the options for cervical degenerative fusions, the appropriate choice of technique (anterior, posterior, or combined anterior/posterior techniques), as well as bone graft and instrumentation choices.
Rushton
S A
SA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Albert
T J
TJ
D001860:Bone Plates; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017586:Diskectomy; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000601:surgery; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome