Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Factors in Choosing the Surgical Approach

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a progressive disease and a common cause of acquired disability in the elderly. A variety of surgical interventions are available to halt or improve progression of the disease. Surgical options include anterior or posterior approaches with and without fusion. These...

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Main Authors: Praveen K. Yalamanchili, Michael J. Vives, Saad B. Chaudhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/783762