European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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We present a case of C6 mesenchymal chondrosarcoma and discuss safe posterior to anterior approach subtotal en-bloc spondylectomy. ⋯ Based on the Grand Round case and relevant literature, we discuss the case of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma occurring from the C6 cervical spine treated with cervical subtotal en-bloc spondylectomy. Successful en-bloc resection of the tumor was achieved using posterior to anterior approach.
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To review the ability of various types of external immobilizers to restrict cervical spine movement. ⋯ Soft collars have a poor ability to reduce mobility of the cervical spine. Cervico-high thoracic devices primarily reduce flexion and extension, but they reduce lateral bending and rotation to a lesser degree. Cervico-low thoracic devices restrict lateral bending to the same extent as cervico-high thoracic devices, but are considerably more effective at restricting flexion, extension, and rotation. Finally, cranio-thoracic devices nearly fully restrict movement of the cervical spine.