Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-15-2024
Publication Title
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Abstract
Standard posterior cervical fusion is a common surgical technique that utilizes lateral mass screws and rods for fixation. A relatively new, minimally invasive technique involving interfacet decortication and placement of spacers has shown promise in terms of outcomes. We sought to determine fusion rates and complications of this new technique at our institution to bolster current literature. We retrospectively reviewed all patients that underwent a 3-level or less minimally invasive posterior cervical fusions by a single surgeon. Patients were evaluated to determine fusion rates and postoperative complications. Twenty-eight patients underwent minimally invasive posterior cervical fusion. Twenty-seven demonstrated fusion (96%). One patient that underwent the procedure for juxta-fusional disease required additional surgery for pseudoarthrosis. The minimally invasive posterior cervical technique results in favorable fusion rates and has low complication rates. Our study strengthens current literature that this minimally invasive technique is a safe and effective alternative.
PubMed ID
39280024
Volume
2024
Issue
9
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Recommended Citation
Crabill, George A.; Derouen, Kaleb; Shelvin, Kierany B.; Wilson, John M.; and Tender, Gabriel C., "Safety and efficacy of minimally invasive posterior cervical fusion: A single center, single surgeon retrospective review" (2024). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 2980.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/2980
10.1093/jscr/rjae559
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