For example, anterior approaches like ALIF allow direct access to the disc space without disturbing the spinal muscles, often reducing post-operative pain," he says. Posterior methods like PLIF ...

Various techniques have been proposed for the anterior approach to the upper and lower cervical spine. These have included the transoral approach to the atlas and axis, [1,2] the mandible and ...

The study, titled Biomechanical Evaluation of Cervical Interbody Fusion Cages for Anterior Cervical Discectomy ... and materials used in cervical spine fusion procedures. The results highlight ...

The anterior approach provides the best opportunity to restore the natural neck curve, stabilize the spine, and predictably decompress the spinal nerve root. Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion ...

The anterior retropharyngeal approach provides additional exposure to the entire cervical spine in these patients. Our results in 14 cases show the anterior retropharyngeal approach to the upper ...

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of spine surgery used for the treatment of neck or arm pain caused by cervical radiculopathy. This surgery involves the removal of a protruding ...

An introduction to the relevant anatomy of the front (anterior) of the neck, including the trachea, esophagus, cervical spine and surrounding tissues, is useful to help explain the minimally invasive ...

(Find an HSS surgeon who performs ACDF surgery.) Cervical spine anatomy and the minimally invasive approach An introduction to the relevant anatomy of the front (anterior) of the neck, including the ...

Patients with cervical radiculopathy have pain, sensory, and/or motor deficits caused by spinal degenerative nerve root compression. The main options for surgical treatment are anterior cervical ...

the company is planning the full commercial launch of its Cervical Spine Truss System with anchor fixation in Q3 and the initial launch of anchor fixation for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion ...