Anterior artery release, distraction and fusion (ARDF) for radiculopathy caused by a vertebral artery loop

[摘要] Background Anomalous vertebral artery (VA) with loop formation is a rare cause of cervical nerve root compression. Various techniques with anterior and posterior approaches have been described for surgical treatment once conservative treatments fail. We herein present a case treated with the new technique of anterior release, distraction and fusion (ARDF) and further provide an updated review of surgically managed VA loops in the subaxial spine.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] ARDF;Vertebral artery;Artery Loop;Neurovascular;Cervical Spine