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World Neurosurgery

Volume 91, July 2016, Pages 640-641
World Neurosurgery

Perspectives
Cervical Spine Deformity Correction: An Overview

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    Cervical kyphosis is an uncommon scenario. It is caused due to degenerative disk disease, inflammatory arthritis, congenital syndromes, tumors, postlaminectomy kyphosis, etc.1,2 Cervical kyphosis is broadly classified into 2 types—rigid (commonly due to ankylosing spondylitis and postlaminectomy kyphosis) and flexible (dropped head syndrome). On the basis of the flexibility of the curve, the surgical approach and technique to be performed are planned.3

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    Kyphotic cervical spinal deformity is relatively rare in nonsyndromic pediatric age group patients. Treatment is usually indicated when kyphosis is associated with neurologic symptoms or deficits.1-6 We report our experience of treating 2 patients with severe kyphotic cervical spinal deformity with multisegmental spinal distraction and fixation.

  • Role of Atlantoaxial and Subaxial Spinal Instability in Pathogenesis of Spinal “Degeneration”–Related Cervical Kyphosis

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    The authors analyze the role of atlantoaxial and subaxial instability in the pathogenesis of “degenerative” cervical kyphosis that leads to cervical myelopathy. The general consensus of treatment in such patients is that they need widening of the narrowed spinal canal by bone and soft tissue decompression from either the anterior or posterior perspective.1-5 The rationale and implication of only fixation of the spinal segments in the management, without any form of bone decompression or manipulation, is discussed.

Commentary on: Assessment of Surgical Treatment Strategies for Moderate to Severe Cervical Spinal Deformity Reveals Marked Variation in Approaches, Osteotomies, and Fusion Levels by Smith et al. World Neurosurg 91:228-237, 2016

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