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10 Cards in this Set
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What is the key posterior triangle for the posterior approach?
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Suboccipital triangle
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What two structures does this triangle contain?
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Vertebral artery
C1 nerve |
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What is the most superficial structure?
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Greater occipital nerve (C2)
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What is the size of the safe zone relative to the C1 spinous process?
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1.5 to 2 cm lateral from C1 spinous process to vertebral artery
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with a posterior approach, which way should the nerve root be retracted?
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Elevate root superiorly
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What nerve root is at the highest risk for traction injury? Why?
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C5 at highest risk
Straightest take-off |
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What is the best way to approach ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL)? What is the preferred surgical technique for decompression?
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Posterior
Laminoplasty |
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What preoperative sagittal plane requirement is necessary for laminoplasty success?
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Cervical lordosis
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What is the principal complication of laminoplasty?
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Decreased cervical range of motion
(ROM) by 50 to 62% |
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The lateral mass includes which two structures?
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Pedicle
Ipsilateral lamina |
