Posterior longitudinal ligament resection during microscopic anterior cervical discectomy: technique and safety consideration

Posterior longitudinal ligament resection during microscopic anterior cervical discectomy: technique and safety consideration

Abstract Background Herniation of the cervical disk material results in interruption of the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) in the majority of patients. Routine opening of the PLL during ACDF is a necessary step for complete removal of all disk fragments. Objectives Safety measures during PLL...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Mohamed Farid, Sherif Elsayed ElKheshin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-11-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Posterior longitudinal ligament dissection
Safety measures
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41984-019-0062-7

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