A novel posterior endoscopic cervical approach for treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: a finite-element analysis(C2-T1)
This study preliminarily demonstrates that the novel surgical approach is safe, with daily activity loads unlikely to cause fractures in the lateral mass or pedicle. Compared to the intact model, neither approach significantly affected the cervical ROM or disk pressure. Additionally, the novel approach had a lesser impact on facet joints, suggesting it may be a potentially advantageous option for PECD. Based on the pedicle stress and ROM changes, preserving the inferomedial quarter of the pedicle is beneficial, and minimizing structural disruption while effectively decompressing the nerve root should be prioritized.
Authors
- Yuyan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2894-1430)
- Xin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7592-7789)
- Qingshuai Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9721-1300)
- Jiming Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8669-9064)
- Zhengjian Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9290-4490)
- Bo Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3159-2614)
- Si Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3298-3198)
- Tao Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1459-1561)
- Ke Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9439-9058)
- Chaofan Qin
Institutions
- Dalian Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing University of Technology (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1623250
- Primary Topic
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00