Anterolateral Surgery for Cervical Spondylosis in Cases of Myelopathy or Nerve-Root Compression

1966 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Verbiest ◽  
H. D. Paz Y Geuse
Author(s):  
Gourab Maji

There was increasing number of cases about neck pain in last few years at IT places. The reason behind the pain was prolonged neck flexing which leads to early Cervical Spondylosis, nerve root compression and radiculopathy to arms. Young IT professionals were affected major by this unavoidable condition due to lot of pressure, stress and postural dysfunctions. These mechanical changes can cause severe damage in future. Young generations should be cautious and aware about the symptom and nature of pain, which might be cured by early preventions, control measures and physiotherapy management.


Neurosurgery ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles A. Fager

Abstract After spontaneous remission of nerve root compression, a myelographic defect may persist. Similarly, myelopathy may remain nonprogressive for long periods despite appreciable myelographic deformity. Although operation may arrest or improve the symptoms of cervical disc lesions and spondylosis, the ultimate confirmation that entrapped neural elements have been relieved permanently can only be provided by postoperative myelography. Preoperative and postoperative myelography documents the significant improvement that can be achieved by using posterolateral and posterior approaches to the cervical spine in patients with nerve root or spinal cord compression. The results in this group of patients were achieved with none of the disadvantages or complications of cervical spine fusion or of the interbody removal of cervical disc tissue, also leading to cervical fusion.


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