Safety and efficacy of minimally invasive posterior cervical fusion: a single center, single surgeon retrospective review.

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 di

SUBMITTER: Crabill GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402508 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature