[Imaging anatomy study on utilizing uncinate process "inflection point" as a landmark for anterior cervical spine decompression surgery].
Year: 2025
Type: other
Abstract: Objective: To explore the anatomical parameters of the cervical uncinate process "inflection point" through cervical CT angiography (CTA) and MRI measurements, offering a reliable and safe anatomical landmark for anterior cervical decompression surgery. Methods: were observed, and the differences in measurement parameters between genders and between the left and right sides of the same segment were compared, as well as the difference in UID and DSW within the same segment was compared. Results: <0.05). Conclusion: The uncinate process "inflection point" is a constant anatomical structure located at the anteromedial aspect of the uncinate process tip and laterally to the dural sac. It maintains a certain safe distance from the vertebral artery. As a decompression landmark in anterior cervical spine surgery, it not only ensures surgical safety but also guarantees complete decompression.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Jianfeng Jiang, Jun Ma, Maoyu Yang, Yaozheng Han, Lintao Su, Changyu Lei, Chenguang Ge, Hui Kang
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4408649483