ArticleAsian spine journal2024
An Algorithmic Roadmap for the Surgical Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Narrative Review.
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- Patient-reported outcomes following anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion versus laminectomy for degenerative cervical myelopathy: analyses of a national multicenter dataset.Brain & spine · 2026Article
- Functional recovery after laminoplasty versus staged anterior-posterior fusion for multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Exploratory Cluster-Based Radiographic Phenotyping of Degenerative Cervical Disorder: A Retrospective Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy: a stepwise approach and comparative analysis of surgical outcomes: a narrative review of recent literature.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Shoulder Traction as a Possible Risk Factor for C5 Palsy in Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Cadaveric Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of disability, and its surgical management is crucial for improving patient neurological outcomes. Given the varied presentations and severities of DCM, treatment options are diverse. Surgeons often face challenges in selecting the most appropriate surgical approach because there is no universally correct answer. This narrative review aimed to aid the decision-making process in treating DCM by presenting a structured treatment algorithm. The authors categorized surgical scenarios based on an algorithm, outlining suitable treatment methods for each case. Four primary scenarios were identified based on the number of levels requiring surgery and K-line status: (1) K-line (+) and ≤3 levels, (2) K-line (+) and ≥3 levels, (3) K-line (-) and ≤3 levels, and (4) K-line (-) and ≥3 levels. This categorization aids in determining the appropriateness of anterior or posterior approaches and the necessity for fusion, considering the surgical level and K-line status. The complexity of surgical situations and diversity of treatment methods for DCM can be effectively managed using an algorithmic approach. Furthermore, surgical techniques that minimize the stages and address challenging conditions could enhance treatment outcomes in DCM.
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