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Corpectomy[edit]

A corpectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the vertebral body in the spine, often to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This procedure is typically performed to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated disc, vertebral fracture, or tumors affecting the vertebrae.

Indications[edit]

Corpectomy is indicated in cases where there is significant compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots that cannot be relieved by less invasive procedures. Common indications include:

Severe spinal stenosis
Herniated discs that are not amenable to discectomy
Vertebral fractures causing instability or compression
Tumors within the vertebral body
Infections such as osteomyelitis or discitis

Procedure[edit]

The procedure involves the following steps:

1. Anesthesia: The patient is placed under general anesthesia. 2. Incision: An incision is made over the affected area of the spine. 3. Exposure: The muscles and tissues are carefully retracted to expose the vertebrae. 4. Removal: The surgeon removes the vertebral body and any associated disc material compressing the spinal cord or nerves. 5. Stabilization: After removal, the spine is stabilized using a bone graft or a cage and instrumentation such as plates and screws. 6. Closure: The incision is closed in layers.

Recovery[edit]

Recovery from a corpectomy can vary depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient's overall health. Generally, patients may need to stay in the hospital for several days post-surgery. Physical therapy is often recommended to aid in recovery and to help restore mobility and strength.

Risks and Complications[edit]

As with any surgical procedure, corpectomy carries certain risks and potential complications, including:

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Corpectomy''' is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a vertebral body, usually as a way to decompress the spinal cord and nerves. Corpectomy is often performed in association with some form of discectomy.
+== Corpectomy ==
+[[File:Corpectomy.png|thumb|right|Illustration of a corpectomy procedure]]
+A '''corpectomy''' is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the [[vertebral body]] in the [[spine]], often to relieve pressure on the [[spinal cord]] or [[nerve roots]]. This procedure is typically performed to treat conditions such as [[spinal stenosis]], [[herniated disc]], [[vertebral fracture]], or [[tumor]]s affecting the vertebrae.
 == Indications ==
-Corpectomy is typically indicated for patients with certain conditions such as [[Spinal stenosis|spinal stenosis]], [[Spinal tumor|spinal tumors]], and [[Vertebral fracture|vertebral fractures]]. It may also be used in cases of [[Spinal deformity|spinal deformity]] or instability.
+Corpectomy is indicated in cases where there is significant compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots that cannot be relieved by less invasive procedures. Common indications include:
+* Severe [[spinal stenosis]]
+* [[Herniated disc]]s that are not amenable to discectomy
+* [[Vertebral fracture]]s causing instability or compression
+* [[Tumor]]s within the vertebral body
+* [[Infection]]s such as [[osteomyelitis]] or [[discitis]]
 == Procedure ==
-During a corpectomy, the surgeon removes the vertebral body and any discs that are causing compression. This is done to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. The space left by the removed vertebra is then filled with a bone graft and stabilized with hardware such as plates and screws.
+The procedure involves the following steps:
+. '''Anesthesia''': The patient is placed under general anesthesia.
+. '''Incision''': An incision is made over the affected area of the spine.
+. '''Exposure''': The muscles and tissues are carefully retracted to expose the vertebrae.
+. '''Removal''': The surgeon removes the vertebral body and any associated disc material compressing the spinal cord or nerves.
+. '''Stabilization''': After removal, the spine is stabilized using a [[bone graft]] or a [[cage]] and [[instrumentation]] such as [[plates]] and [[screws]].
+. '''Closure''': The incision is closed in layers.
+== Recovery ==
+Recovery from a corpectomy can vary depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient's overall health. Generally, patients may need to stay in the hospital for several days post-surgery. Physical therapy is often recommended to aid in recovery and to help restore mobility and strength.
 == Risks and Complications ==
-Like any surgical procedure, corpectomy carries risks. These may include infection, bleeding, nerve damage, and complications related to anesthesia. There is also a risk of non-union of the bone graft, which may require further surgery.
-== Recovery ==
+As with any surgical procedure, corpectomy carries certain risks and potential complications, including:
-Recovery from corpectomy can take several weeks to months. Physical therapy is often recommended to help regain strength and mobility.
-== See Also ==
+* [[Infection]]
-* [[Discectomy]]
+* [[Bleeding]]
-* [[Spinal fusion]]
+* [[Nerve damage]]
-* [[Vertebroplasty]]
+* [[Spinal instability]]
+* [[Non-union]] of the bone graft
+* [[Hardware failure]]
-== References ==
+== Related pages ==
-<references />
-[[Category:Medical procedures]]
+* [[Spinal fusion]]
-[[Category:Spine]]
+* [[Laminectomy]]
-[[Category:Surgery]]
+* [[Discectomy]]
+* [[Spinal stenosis]]
+* [[Vertebral fracture]]
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+[[Category:Orthopedic surgery]]
+[[Category:Neurosurgery]]