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. 2009 Dec 1;19(4):302-307.
doi: 10.1097/WNQ.0b013e3181bd5f8c.

Surgical Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Wesley Hsu  1 , Michael J Dorsi, Timothy F Witham
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Surgical Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Wesley Hsu et al. Neurosurg Q. .

Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition that is a significant cause of morbidity. This review discusses the pathophysiology and natural history of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and focuses on the current literature evaluating the clinical management of these patients.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Cervical MRI demonstrating multilevel cervical spondylosis most prominent at C4-5 and C6-7. This was addressed with a C4-6 laminectomy. (b) The postoperative MRI demonstrates enlargement of the spinal canal.
Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Cervical MRI demonstrating multilevel cervical spondylosis most prominent at C4-5 and C6-7. This was addressed with a C4-6 laminectomy. (b) The postoperative MRI demonstrates enlargement of the spinal canal.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a) Cervical MRI demonstrating multilevel cervical spondylosis and cord signal change. (b) Postoperative CT scan after a staged anterior/posterior cervical decompression.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a) Cervical MRI demonstrating multilevel cervical spondylosis and cord signal change. (b) Postoperative CT scan after a staged anterior/posterior cervical decompression.
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