Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2015, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 511-513.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2015.05.004

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The anatomic observation of the lumbar intertranverse ligaments and its signific

QU Yong-song1 , AN Yue-yong1 , LI Shun-jian1 , LV Mei-ling2   

  1. 1. Shandong Laiyang Health School, Laiyang, Shandong 265200, China; 2.Laiyang Central Hospital of Yantai, Laiyang, Shandong 265200, China
  • Received:2015-01-18 Online:2015-09-25 Published:2015-10-13

Abstract:

Objective To provide the anatomic data for the surgical treatment of  the extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation through the anatomic observation of the lumbar intertranverse ligaments. Methods The lumbar intertranverse ligaments were exposed and observed in 15 cases of the adult cadavers. The related data were obtained with vernir caliper. Results The length、width and thickness of the lumbar intertranverse ligaments were (1.67±0.39)cm、(0.80±0.23)cm、(0.09±0.04)cm, (1.80±0.35)cm、(0.94±0.23)cm、(0.09±0.06)cm,(1.72±0.25)cm、(0.95±0.21)cm、(0.09±0.03)cm,(1.50±0.20)cm、(1.04±0.23)cm、(0.09±0.04)cm in L1~2、L2~3、L3~4、L4~5 respectively. Conclusions The lumbar intertranverse ligaments were the important anatomic landmarks in the surgical treatment of the extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation with lumbar intertransverse approach ( including microendoscopic surgery ). It's important to master the applied anatomy of the lumbar intertranverse ligaments for this kind of surgical treatment.

Key words:  Intertranverse ligament, Lumbar, Applied anatomy, Extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation