Anterior cervical discectomy and corpectomy.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this review article is to describe the authors' operative technique for performing anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion.


METHODS
The authors reviewed their operative technique and experience to clearly detail the general methods utilized to safely and effectively perform anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion. Specific nuances peculiar to the authors' technique were identified and highlighted.


RESULTS
The operative technique for anterior cervical corpectomy, including nuances for enhancing ease or outcome of surgery, is described in detail. Drawings and photographs are included where appropriate to highlight specific aspects of the procedural technique.


CONCLUSIONS
Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion is a well known technique that proceeds in a consistent and logical sequence of maneuvers. Specific technical nuances at various points enhance the ease and safety of the technique, as well as the completeness of the eventual result.
Michigan Head and Spine Institute, Section of Neurosurgery, Providence Medical Center, Southfield, Michigan, USA.
Mick J
MJ
Perez-Cruet
Dino
D
Samartzis
Richard G
RG
Fessler
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D017586:Diskectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*