How I do it: en-bloc subaxial cervical laminectomy using a high-speed drill with a footplate attachment.
Citation: Acta Neurochirurgica. 162(2):311-315, 2020 02.PMID: 31823120Institution: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: NeurosurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Cervical Vertebrae/su [Surgery] | *Decompression, Surgical/mt [Methods] | *Laminectomy/mt [Methods] | Aged | Decompression, Surgical/is [Instrumentation] | Female | Humans | Laminectomy/is [Instrumentation] | Male | Middle Aged | Spinal Canal/su [Surgery] | Surgical InstrumentsYear: 2020ISSN:- 0001-6268
- Mueller, Kyle B:
- http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2967-460X
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BACKGROUND: Cervical laminectomy is a common strategy to decompress the spinal canal.
CONCLUSION: This technique allows for a safe, comfortable, and rapid decompression of the cervical spine with minimal risk. For routine cases, this may potentially be more safe and cost-effective than using a cutting bur or bone scalpel attachment.
METHODS: The anatomy of the cervical spine and surrounding critical structures as viewed from the posterior approach is described. The use of a high-speed drill with a footplate attachment to make laminar troughs with an en-bloc subaxial cervical laminectomy is described with a discussion on surgical technique and complication avoidance.
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