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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 2/2003

01-10-2003 | Review

Anterior decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Author: P. W. Pavlov

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 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.
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Metadata
Title
Anterior decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Author
P. W. Pavlov
Publication date
01-10-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 2/2003
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-003-0610-3

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