Pedicle subtraction osteotomy in the cervical spine

• Published in: Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Vol. 37; no. 5; p. E342
• Main Authors: Wollowick, Adam L, Kelly, Michael P, Riew, K Daniel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2012
• Subjects: Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging; Cervical Vertebrae - pathology; Cervical Vertebrae - surgery; Humans; Osteotomy - instrumentation; Osteotomy - methods; Radiography; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - instrumentation; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Spinal Curvatures - pathology; Spinal Curvatures - physiopathology; Spinal Curvatures - surgery; Spinal Fusion - instrumentation; Spinal Fusion - methods
• ISSN: 1528-1159
• DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318245bcd4

Description of surgical technique with review of literature. To describe the surgical management of cervical spine deformity, using pedicle subtraction osteotomy. Previous articles have primarily described Smith-Petersen osteotomies and Simmons' modifications to correct fixed cervical deformity. Those were typically performed with the patient awake and sedated in a seated position and without the use of spinal instrumentation. Description of a single surgeon's technique for performing pedicle subtraction osteotomy to treat fixed cervical deformity. The use of pedicle subtraction osteotomy in the cervical spine is a safe and effective procedure when performed by experienced surgeons and can result in a satisfying outcome for both the patient and the surgeon.