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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2024

Anterior Full-endoscopic Single-port Double Transcorporeal Spinal Cord Decompression for Noncontinuous Two-segment Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Technical Note.

Gang Chen, Zhijun Xin, Weijun Kong, Fujun Wu, Xuyan Li, Yanyu Qiao, Xiang Yan, Wenbo Liao

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Gang ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8287-7006
Zhijun XinDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4714-6691
Weijun KongDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Fujun WuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xuyan LiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yanyu QiaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xiang YanDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Wenbo LiaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2838-8065
Zunyi Medical University · CN

Funding

Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education 2020-39National Natural Science Foundation of China 82060515Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent Team of Guizhou Province (QianKeHe Platform and Talents) CXTD[2021]009
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIn clinical practice, noncontinuous two-segment spinal cord cervical spondylosis is a particular form of cervical degenerative disease. Traditional anterior open surgery frequently comes with severe trauma, risks, and debatable treatment options. This study aimed to describe for the first time a novel minimally invasive technique, namely, anterior full-endoscopic single-port double transcorporeal spinal cord decompression for the treatment of patients with noncontinuous two-segment cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

methodFrom February 2020 to May 2021, five patients with noncontinuous two-segment cervical spondylotic myelopathy were treated with anterior full-endoscopic single-port double transcorporeal spinal cord decompression. Two bone channels were established by the trephine through the vertebral body oblique upward and downward to the herniated disc osteophyte complex, and the full-endoscopic system could decompress the spinal cord through the channels. All cases were followed up for over 2 years. The modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) score and visual analogue scale (VAS) score before and after operation and during follow-up were used to evaluate the clinical effectiveness. Radiological examinations, including CT and MRI, were utilized to evaluate the efficacy of spinal cord decompression and bone channel repair.

resultsAll operations were successfully completed and the average operation time was 185 min, with no operation-related complications. Compared with the preoperative evaluation, the mJOA score and VAS score were improved at each time point after operation and follow-up. Postoperative CT and MRI scans showed that the intervertebral disc-osteophyte complex was removed through the vertebral bone passage, and the spinal cord was fully decompressed. After 24 months of follow-up, CT and MRI scans showed that the bone channel was almost repaired and healed.

conclusionAnterior full-endoscopic single-port double transcorporeal spinal cord decompression is an effective minimally invasive technique for noncontinuous two-segment cervical spondylosis. It provides precise and satisfactory spinal cord decompression under endoscopic visualization with minimum trauma.

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OsteophyteSpinal Cord DiseasesSpinal FusionSpondylosisDecompressionHumansCervical spondylotic myelopathyFull-endoscopic operationMinimally invasive spine surgeryNoncontiguous levelsTranscorporeal approach

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