ArticleNeurospine2019
Posterior Surgical Techniques for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Magnetic resonance spectroscopy in cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a systematic review of metabolite changes and clinical correlations.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Reoperation rate and risk factors of reoperation for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL): a systematic review and meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2023Pooled it
- Spinous Process Osteotomy for Exposure of the Posterior Cervical Spine: An Innovative Technique to Preserve Midline Structures.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- Rehabilitation strategies following posterior cervical decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a narrative review and framework for clinical practice.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 · 2026Review
- The First Wave: National Adoption and Economic Shifts of Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion in Hospital-Owned Ambulatory Surgery Centers.Global spine journal · 2026Article
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- Predicting Neck Dysfunction After Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty - A Prospective Cohort Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Study.Neurospine · 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
- The imaging of cervical spondylotic myeloradiculopathy.Skeletal radiology · 2023Review
- MRI-based measurements of spondylolisthesis and kyphosis in degenerative cervical myelopathy.BMC medical imaging · 2023Article
- Results of laminoplasty versus laminectomy and posterior fusion for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2023Article
- Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel versus Conventional Methods for Osteotomy in Posterior Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Review and Meta-Analysis.Asian spine journal · 2023Article
- Factors Influencing Surgical Decision-Making in the Posterior Laminectomy With Fixation for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (POLYFIX-DCM) Trial: Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Differences in Risk Factors for Decreased Cervical Lordosis after Multiple-Segment Laminoplasty for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Pilot Study.Asian spine journal · 2023Article
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- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: From the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) to the Italian Neurosurgical Society (SINch) RecommendationsNeurospine · 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
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11 authors at 5 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was conducted to determine and recommend the most up-to-date information on the indications, complications, and outcomes of posterior surgical treatments for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) on the basis of a literature review.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was performed, using the MEDLINE (PubMed), the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science databases, for peer-reviewed articles published in English during the last 10 years.
resultsPosterior techniques, which include laminectomy alone, laminectomy with fusion, and laminoplasty, are often used in patients with involvement of 3 or more levels. Posterior decompression for CSM is effective for improving patients' neurological function. Complications resulting from posterior cervical spine surgery include injury to the spinal cord and nerve roots, complications related to posterior screw fixation or instrumentation, C5 palsy, spring-back closure of lamina, and postlaminectomy kyphosis.
conclusionIt is necessary to consider multiple factors when deciding on the appropriate operation for a particular patient. Surgeons need to tailor preoperative discussions to ensure that patients are aware of these facts. Further research is needed on the cost-to-benefit analysis of various surgical approaches, the comparative efficacy of surgical approaches using various techniques, and long-term outcomes, as current knowledge is deficient in this regard.
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