作者: Oliver Tannous , Ehsan Jazini , Steven C. Ludwig
DOI: 10.1053/J.SEMSS.2014.05.004
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摘要: Abstract Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a disease of the cervical spine causing spinal cord compression secondary to spondylosis or ossification posterior longitudinal ligament. Anterior surgical options include anterior discectomy and fusion, corpectomy, disc arthroplasty. The surgeon must choose right option decompress cord, restore lordosis, adequately stabilize spine. Although these procedures are considered be highly successful, each one associated with complications. One exercise great care when performing surgery discuss patient risks benefits procedures.