Targeted anterior expansion of the cervical facet joints achieves indirect foraminal decompression and reduces spondylolisthesis via a posterior approach: a cadaveric study

Abstract Background In this cadaveric study, we aimed to assess the effects of distraction at the anterior end of the cervical facet joints (CFJ), achieved via a posterior cervical approach (PCA), on intervertebral neural foraminal height (IVFH) and segmental alignment. A novel cervical expandable f...

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Main Authors: Amro Al-Habib, Sami AlEissa, Ayman Al-Jazaeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05851-8
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