ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Anterior cervical fusion
;
instrumentation
;
retractor
;
spinal surgery
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Since surgeons sometimes encounter difficulty in keeping self-retaining soft tissue retractors in the proper position for anterior cervical spinal surgery, we have developed a new, simple soft tissue retractor system, which is fixed to the side rails of the operating table via retractor stands. All three joints of the retractor can be tightened simultaneously with a single handle. Each of two retractor blades can keep its position independent of the other thereby maintaining a well-exposed operative field for a long period of time. Fine adjustments of the blade position, after fixation of the retractors, is possible by sliding the head of the blade assembly along the axis of a ratchet mechanism. We have used these retractors in 43 surgical exposures, including 35 for anterior cervical fusion, 2 for posterior thoraco-lumbar decompression, and 6 for carotid endarterectomy. There have been no complications related to tissue damage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01844757
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