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01.10.2003 | Review
Anterior decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy
verfasst von:
P. W. Pavlov
Erschienen in:
European Spine Journal
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Sonderheft 2/2003
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Abstract
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a clinical entity that manifests itself due to compression and ischemia of the spinal cord. The goal of treatment is to decompress the spinal cord and stabilize the spine in neutral, anatomical position. Since the obstruction and compression of the cord are localized in front of the cord, it is obvious that an anterior surgical approach is the preferred one. The different surgical procedures, complications, and outcome are discussed here.