Morphometric evaluation of the uncinate process and its importance in surgical approaches to the cervical spine: a cadaveric study
SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.57, no.10, pp.570-577, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 57 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.11622/smedj.2015193
- Journal Name: SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.570-577
- Keywords: cervical spine, cervical surgical approaches, morphometric study, surgical anatomy, uncinate process
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The uncinate process (UP) has an important role because of its relationship with the vertebral artery and spinal roots. Degenerative diseases cause osteophyte formation on the UP, leading to radiculopathy, myelopathy and vertebral vascular insufficiency, which may require surgical management. This study aimed to evaluate the morphometry of this region to shed light on the anatomy of the UP.