CAJ | 학술논문

In 1976, Dr. Zhao Dinglin and Dr. Zhang Wenming made the breakthrough. Based on the purpose of releasing bone induced pressure they had completed the first anterior radical cervical decompression and bone grafting + partial rotation. Since then, chinese scholars had continuously explored the pathogenesis, pathological anatomy, pathophysiological features, reasonable classiifcation and many other related issues of cervical spondylosis. In several years from 1970s, the author proposed the concept of cervical nonfusion technology, to accomplish various designs and producing, which was subsequently used in clinical treatment. We brought forward Luschka’s joint diseases and anterior-lateral decompression surgery on the purpose of resecting Luschka’s joints. To reduce the damage to the cervical spine anatomy, we had designed a cervical anterior undermining decompression instrument ( including “L” shape, “T” shape, “Y” shape and single vertebrae ). We cooperated with Shanghai No. Six Surgical Instruments Factory and produced both conventional and special instruments on cervical spine surgery to improve the accuracy and security in operations. After that, we designed cervical hollow threaded ifxator, artiifcial cervical vertebra body and artiifcial vertebra plate. Combined with the research results concluded by three national forums, we elaborated basic concepts and definitions of cervical researches at different periods. On this basis we introduced those crucial issues such as the natural outcome of the cervical spondylosis, pathological anatomy features, pathogenesis and so on. Also, for some related trending topics we expressed personal viewpoints. For instance, selection of operative approach ( anterior or posterior ), origin, choice and effectiveness of nonfusion technique, and operative essentials of less invasion. Furthermore we put forward the main points on more common clinical diseases: Luschka’s joint diseases and anterior central spinal artery syndrome. In particular, we strongly emphasized the importance of the post-operative observation in the wake of serious complications, especially on the day of surgery.