and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany For younger patients with soft-disc herniation, only slight osteochondrosis, and good range of motion in the affected level…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany The cervical spine has an exceptional position within spine surgery because of its filigree dimensions and its relations…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Past medical history and clinical examination give information about radicular and myelopathic symptoms and help to assess the…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany On the basis of recent spine research, the manufacturing of individualised implants is possible. Using patient-specific computed tomography…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany In cases of secondary dislocation of disc or vertebral body replacements, it is usually necessary to perform an…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany In most cases of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine, the neural structures are compressed from anterior; thus,…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Due to the experiences with cervical spinal surgery for decades, the statistical risks of severe complications caused by…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Conservative treatment in cases of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine primarily addresses pain relief. For this nonsteroidal…
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany The current trend in cervical spinal surgery is affected by continuous optimisation of intervertebral cages and disc prostheses….
and Uwe Spetzger1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany The cervical spine is the most flexible part of the spinal column with six degrees of freedom in…
