title: Novel instrumentation and technique for tissue sparing posterior cervical fusion.
abstract: Authors have developed a simple, disposable instrument set for posterior cervical fusion (PCF). The instruments and technique minimize soft tissue disruption and facilitate access for cervical facet joint cartilage decortication. Technique is proposed for select patients not requiring laminectomy.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. Electronic address: bmccormack@neurospine.org.
authors: Bruce M
authors: BM
authors: McCormack
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, FLH Hospitals, Geneva, NY, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA.
authors: Raman
authors: R
authors: Dhawan
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
keywords: Arthrodesis; Joint fusion; Posterior cervical fusion; Tissue sparing