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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes after Cervical Spine Surgery: Narrative Review.

Tomoyoshi Sakaguchi, Ahmed Heyder, Masato Tanaka, Koji Uotani, Toshinori Omori, Yuya Kodama, Kazuhiko Takamatsu, Yosuke Yasuda, Atsushi Sugyo, Masanori Takeda and 1 more

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Early postoperative recovery of gait efficiency after lumbar decompression: three-month quantitative biomarker assessment.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 · 2026
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  2. 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 · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Tomoyoshi SakaguchiDepartment of Rehabilitation, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-6935-0442
Ahmed HeyderDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-6907-7976
Masato TanakaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-6685-7451
Koji UotaniDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5594-1292
Toshinori OmoriDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.
Yuya KodamaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.
Kazuhiko TakamatsuDepartment of Rehabilitation, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.
Yosuke YasudaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.
Atsushi SugyoDepartment of Rehabilitation, Spinal Injuries Center, 550-4 Igisu, Fukuoka 820-8508, Japan.
Masanori TakedaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Kansai Rosai Hospital, 3-1-69 Inabasou, Amagasaki City 660-8511, Japan.
Masami NakagawaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward Okayama, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.

Funding

Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety 2023-OKA
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe increasing elderly patient population is contributing to the rising worldwide load of cervical spinal disorders, which is expected to result in a global increase in the number of surgical procedures in the foreseeable future. Cervical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in optimal recovery after cervical spine surgeries. Nevertheless, there is no agreement in the existing research regarding the most suitable postsurgical rehabilitation program. Consequently, this review assesses the ideal rehabilitation approach for adult patients following cervical spine operations. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis review covers activities of daily living and encompasses diverse treatment methods, including physiotherapy, specialized tools, and guidance for everyday activities. The review is organized under three headings: (1) historical perspectives, (2) patient-reported functional outcomes, and (3) general and disease-specific rehabilitation.

resultsRehabilitation programs are determined on the basis of patient-reported outcomes, performance tests, and disease prognosis. CSM requires strengthening of the neck and shoulder muscles that have been surgically invaded. In contrast, the CCI requires mobility according to the severity of the spinal cord injury and functional prognosis. The goal of rehabilitation for CCTs, as for CCIs, is to achieve ambulation, but the prognosis and impact of cancer treatment must be considered.

conclusionsRehabilitation of the cervical spine after surgery is essential for improving physical function and the ability to perform daily activities and enhancing overall quality of life. The rehabilitation process should encompass general as well as disease-specific exercises. While current rehabilitation protocols heavily focus on strengthening muscles, they often neglect the crucial aspect of spinal balance. Therefore, giving equal attention to muscle reinforcement and the enhancement of spinal balance following surgery on the cervical spine is vital.

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cervical spinemuscle exercisephysiotherapyrehabilitation

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PMID39336849
PMCPMC11432758

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