1) Surgical removal procedure
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A corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing all or part of the vertebral body (Latin: corpus vertebrae, hence the name corpectomy), usually as a way to decompress the spinal cord and nerves. Corpectomy is often performed in association with some form of discectomy. Once the vertebral body has been removed, the surgeon performs a ve...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kōr-pek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Removal of a vertebral body during spinal surgery.
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A corpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a vertebral body, usually to decompress the spinal cord. In this surgery, the vertebral bodies and adjacent vertebral discs are removed in order to alleviate the pressure on the spinal cord, which is causing spinal stenosis and cervical myelopathy. A bone graft is then inserted into the space to allow ...
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