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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-11-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41984-019-0062-7 |