Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (53): 7946-7951.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.53.006

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Applied anatomy and clinical significance of three-dimensional reconstruction of the lumbosacal plexus

Zhu Ai-guo1, Chen Yun2, Zhang Feng3, Zhu Jian-wei3, Jin Guo-hua4   

  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, 2Department of Internal Medicine, Rudong People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Rudong 226400, Jiangsu Province, China; 3Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China; 4Department of Anatomy, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Revised:2016-09-27 Online:2016-12-23 Published:2016-12-23
  • Contact: Zhang Feng, M.D., Chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
  • About author:Zhu Ai-guo, Master, Associate chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Rudong People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Rudong 226400, Jiangsu Province, China Chen Yun, Associate chief nurse, Department of Internal Medicine, Rudong People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Rudong 226400, Jiangsu Province, China Zhu Ai-guo and Chen Yun contributed equally to this work.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Conception of three-dimensional reconstruction of the lumbosacal plexus is confused, and actual physical anatomy is needed to confirm its range and area thus providing guidence for clinical pratice.

OBJECTIVE: To measu the range and area of three-dimensional reconstruction of the lumbosacal plexus using different definitions, thereby providing anatomical basis for minimally invasive technique of lumbar disc.
METHODS: Posterior dissections of the lumbosacral plexus were performed bilaterally on 20 embalmed adult cadavers. Particular attention was paid to dissect anterior branches of lumbar nerve, upper articular process and lower vertebrae. Bilateral nerve roots at each spinal level were identified, and dissected distally to expose the plexus. The length of bottom and height of three-dimensional reconstruction locating on the lateral upper articular process between L3-S1 and the lateral of dural sac were measured to calculate the area.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The area of three-dimensional reconstruction locating on the lateral upper articular process between L3-S1 ranged from 23.8 mm2 to 30.7 mm2 in males, and 18.7 mm2 to 27.3 mm2, respectively. The area of three-dimensional resconstruction locating on the lateral dural sac ranged from 92.4mm2 to 103.7 mm2, and 87.5 mm2 to 102.7mm2, respectively. (2) In conclusion, the area of three-dimensional reconstruction locating on the lateral upper articular process between L3-S1 and dural sac covers from 18.7 mm2 to 30.7 mm2, and from 87.5 to 103.7 mm2, respectively, so operating in this triangle is safe.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

Key words: Lumbosacral Plexus, Dissection, Intervertebral Disk, Tissue Engineering

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