96 Anterior Cervical Interbody ArthrodesisTanvir F. Choudhri, Paul C. McCormick, and Peter D. Angevine Indications Anterior access to the cervical spine Discectomy/osteophytectomy for decompression ♦ Preoperative Operative Planning Imaging Magnetic…
92 Atlantoaxial StabilizationMark G. Burnett and Volker K. H. Sonntag Indications Trauma Degenerative disorders (rheumatoid arthritis) Developmental (Morquio syndrome) Postsurgical (after transoral or skull base surgery) Recurring rotatory subluxation Common…
91 Occipitocervical StabilizationK. Michael Webb and Volker K. H. Sonntag Indications Traumatic occipitocervical dislocation Chronic atlantoaxial instability with pannus formation Basilar invagination with or without transoral odontoid resection After far-lateral…
95 Anterior Cervical CorpectomyTanvir F. Choudhri, Peter D. Angevine, and Paul C. McCormick Indications Degenerative cervical disc disease Herniated disc Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy Cervical spondylosis with lateral recess/foraminal stenosis…
129 Principles of Intradural Spine SurgeryTanvir F. Choudhri and Paul C. McCormick Surgical Indications Biopsy of intradural lesion/tumor Resection of intradural tumor Removal of intradural disc pathology Management of intradural…
88 Retropharyngeal ApproachHaroon F. Choudhri Indications Ventral pathologic processes which may not be adequately addressed via transoral approach: anticipated dural opening, macroglossia/restricted mouth opening, requirement for exposure caudal to C2–C3,…
85 Scalp LesionsDaniel Sciubba Indications Cranial dermal sinus repair ♦ Preoperative Operative Planning Cranial sinus tracts: An epithelium-lined tract that extends from the skin surface at variable depths into tissues…
84 Ventricular Access DeviceDaniel Sciubba Indications Intraventricular delivery of antimicrobial or chemotherapeutic agents Serial removal of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for: (1) diagnostic examination (amount of protein or blood products in…
83 External Ventricular Drain (Ventriculostomy)Daniel Sciubba Indications Decompression of ventricular system in setting of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) from acute hydrocephalus, mass effect, intracranial bleed, or brain edema associated with…
93 Anterior Cervical ApproachTanvir F. Choudhri and Paul C. McCormick Indications Anterior access to the cervical spine (typically from C2 to C7) To decompress foramen/roots To decompress the spinal canal/cord…
