Trans-unco-discal approach
- 1 September 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 45 (3) , 284-291
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1976.45.3.0284
Abstract
✓ A series of 40 patients with degenerative discopathy was effectively treated by means of a trans-unco-discal approach, which is a combined anterior and lateral approach to cervical discs. Interbody fusion is not performed except for special cases such as significant kyphosis and unstable cervical spine. Twenty patients who had this approach without interbody bone graft have been followed clinically and radiographically for 9 to 36 months. The author describes the surgical technique, complications, and results.Keywords
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