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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 13. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Mar 1;29(5):189-195. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00891. Anterior Approach to the Subaxial Cervical Spine: Pearls and Pitfalls. Razi A(1), Saleh H, DeLacure MD, Kim Y. Author information: (1)From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn (Razi), the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Saleh and Kim), and the Department of Otolaryngology, NYU Langone Health (DeLacure), New York, New York. Since its introduction by Smith and Robinson, the anterior approach to the subaxial cervical spine has become one of the standard procedures for numerous cervical spine pathologies, including, but not limited to degenerative disease, trauma, tumor, deformity, and instability. Along with its increasing popularity and improvements in anterior instrumentation techniques, a comprehensive knowledge of the surgical anatomy during the anterior exposure is critical for trainees and experienced spine surgeons alike to minimize the infrequent but potentially devastating risks associated with this approach. Understanding the anatomy and techniques to minimize damage to relevant structures can reduce the risks of developing notable postoperative complications and morbidity. Copyright © 2021 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00891