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Morphometric Study of the Nerve Roots Around the Lateral Mass for Posterior Foraminotomy

  • Hwang, Jae-Chan (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Bae, Hak-Geun (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Cho, Sung-Won (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Cho, Sung-Jin (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Park, Hyung-Ki (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Chang, Jae-Chil (Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University)
  • Received : 2010.01.21
  • Accepted : 2010.05.10
  • Published : 2010.05.28
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Abstract

Objective : Morphometric data on dorsal cervical anatomy were examined in an effort to protect the nerve root near the lateral mass during posterior foraminotomy. Methods : Using 25 adult formalin-fixed cadaveric cervical spines, measurements were taken at the lateral mass from C3 to C7 via a total laminectomy and a medial one-half facetectomy. The morphometric relationship between the nerve roots and structures of the lateral mass was investigated. Results from both genders were compared. Results : Following the total laminectomy, from C3 to C7, the mean of the vertical distance from the medial point of the facet (MPF) of the lateral mass to the axilla of the root origin was 3.2-4.7 mm. The whole length of the exposed root had a mean of 4.2-5.8 mm. Following a medial onehalf facetectomy, from C3 to C7, the mean of the vertical distance to the axilla of the root origin was 2.1-3.4 mm, based on the MPF. Mean vertical distances from the MPF to the medial point of the root that crossed the inferior margin of the intervertebral disc were 1.2-2.7 mm. The mean distance of the exposed root was 8.2-9.0 mm, and the mean angle between the dura and the nerve root was significantly different between males and females, at $53.4-68.4^{\circ}$. Conclusion : These data will aid in reducing root injuries during posterior cervical foraminotomy.

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