ArticleNeurospine2019
Anterior Surgical Techniques for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.
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- Anchored Drill-Assisted Localization for Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Keyhole Surgery in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Technical Report and Preliminary Efficacy Evaluation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Posterior Laminectomy and Lateral Mass Screw Fixation With 1-2 Levels Laminoplasty for the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy.Clinical spine surgery · 2026Article
- [Early effectiveness and safety of mini open endoscopy assisted anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Anterior Debridement and Fusion With Plating for Cervical Spondylodiscitis: Retrospective Assessment of Clinical Efficacy.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
- Screw loosening and subsequent expectoration without anatomical defect following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical myelopathy: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2025Article
- [Incidence and risk factors of postoperative epidural hematoma following anterior cervical spine surgery].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2024Article
- The efficacy and safety of mini-open (air/water medium) endoscopy-assisted anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
- A minimum data set-Core outcome set, core data elements, and core measurement set-For degenerative cervical myelopathy research (AO Spine RECODE DCM): A consensus study.PLoS medicine · 2024Article
- Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Neurosurgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Risk Factors for Significant Intraoperative Blood Loss during Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Diseases.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
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- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: From the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) to the Italian Neurosurgical Society (SINch) RecommendationsNeurospine · 2023Article
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- Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Decompression for Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Technical Note.International journal of spine surgery · 2023Article
- Life expectancy in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy is currently reduced but can be restored with timely treatment.Acta neurochirurgica · 2023Observational
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- Comparison Between Sagittal Balance Outcomes After Corpectomy, Laminectomy, and Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Matched Cohort Study.Acta neurochirurgica. Supplement · 2023Article
- Using Piezosurgery in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion to Treat Complex Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Is Safe and Effective.Advances in orthopedics · 2023Article
- Fifty Years of Cervical Myelopathy Research: Results from a Bibliometric Analysis.Asian spine journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was performed to review the literature and to present the most up-to-date information and recommendations on the indications, complications, and success rate of anterior surgical techniques for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). The commonly performed anterior surgical procedures are multiple-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion and its variants (skip corpectomy and hybrid surgery), and oblique corpectomy without fusion.
methodsA comprehensive literature search and analysis were performed using MEDLINE (PubMed), the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, and the Web of Science for peer-reviewed articles published in English during the last 10 years.
resultsCorpectomy is mandated for ventral compression of fewer than 3 vertebral segments where single-level disc and osteophyte excision is inadequate to decompress the cord. Endoscopic or oblique partial corpectomy improves the sagittal canal diameter by 67% and obviates the need for an additional bone graft procedure.
conclusionThe indications of anterior surgery in patients with CSM include a straightened or kyphotic spine with a compression level lower than 3. With an appropriate choice of implants and meticulous surgical technique, surgical complications can be seen only rarely. Improvements after anterior surgery for CSM have been reported in 70% to 80% of patients.
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