How do you perform a corpectomy?

How do you perform a corpectomy?

During the procedure, the surgeon will first make an incision on the front of the neck, moving aside muscle and other tissue to reveal the bones of the spinal column. The surgeon will then remove the damaged vertebra and the attached discs both above and below the damaged vertebra.

How long does a cervical corpectomy take?

The total surgery time is approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on the number of spinal levels involved.

What is a cervical corpectomy?

Corpectomy means “remove the body” (in this case the body of the vertebra). Once the vertebral body (or bodies) has been removed, a cervical fusion is performed.

What is cervical nerve decompression surgery?

Cervical decompression surgery is a procedure that removes any structures compressing the nerves in the neck. The cervical section of the spine begins at the base of the skull and supports the neck.

Where is a corpectomy performed?

Cervical corpectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove one or more vertebrae (bones) in the cervical spine (neck). A corpectomy involves removing the front part of the vertebra, the vertebral body.

When is a corpectomy necessary?

Corpectomy surgery is only performed when symptoms of significant spinal cord damage is already present, which can place the cord and nerves at greater risk during and after surgery.

What are the risks of neck surgery?

What are the risks of neck surgery?

  • bleeding or hematoma at the surgical site.
  • infection of the surgical site.
  • injury to the nerves or spinal cord.
  • leakage of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
  • C5 palsy, which causes paralysis in the arms.
  • degeneration of areas adjacent to the surgical site.

Is decompression and fusion the same?

This difference may be due to the level of surgical invasiveness; decompression only requires a small incision and exposure to the lamina, whereas posterolateral fusion requires a larger skin incision and exposures to the lamina, facet joints, transverse processes, and intertransverse spaces.

Is a corpectomy and fusion?

Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion is a surgical procedure that is performed to alleviate the pain caused by damaged vertebrae or disc material that pinches and blocks the nerve roots.

Cervical corpectomy is a surgery that involves the removal of the vertebral body and the intervertebral disc to relieve pressure off the spinal cord and/or the spinal nerves. Corpectomy surgery is a more extensive surgery as compared to the traditionally performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

How is a cervical spine surgery performed?

In the cervical spine, the vertebrae and the discs are usually removed from the front. An incision is made in the front of your neck right beside your trachea (windpipe). The muscles are moved to the side. The arteries and nerves in the neck are protected as well.

What is anterior cervical corpectomy with fusion?

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy with Fusion (ACCF) is an efficient way to treat CSM with satisfying results. Single-level corpectomy is generally considered safe and associated with successful outcomes for CSM [2].

Is anterior cervical corpectomy safe?

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy with Fusion (ACCF) is an efficient way to treat CSM with satisfying results. Single-level corpectomy is generally considered safe and associated with successful outcomes for CSM [2]. Case description This case describes a 72-year-old man presenting a CSM with increasing disability since 1 year.