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Techniques for anterior cervical decompression for radiculopathy.

Paul G Matz1, Timothy C Ryken, Michael W Groff

  • 1Division of Neurological Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. matzpg@yahoo.com

Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
|September 23, 2009
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Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD), anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF), and cervical arthroplasty are effective surgical options for cervical radiculopathy. ACDF offers faster pain relief for single-level disease, while plating benefits two-level disease.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Cervical radiculopathy necessitates effective surgical decompression techniques.
  • Systematic review of evidence-based medicine to identify optimal anterior cervical nerve root decompression.

Framework:

  • Evidence-based review of National Library of Medicine and Cochrane Database.
  • Quality of evidence summarized using Class I-III.
  • Recommendations formulated based on Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.

Implementation:

  • Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) and anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) show equivalent functional outcomes for one-level disease.
  • ACDF may provide faster pain reduction and reduced kyphosis risk compared to ACD.

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  • Anterior cervical plating (ACDF with instrumentation) improves arm pain in two-level disease.

    • Implications:

    • ACD, ACDF, and cervical arthroplasty are viable surgical treatments for cervical radiculopathy.
    • Cervical arthroplasty is a recommended alternative to ACDF in select patients.
    • Surgical technique choice depends on disease level and specific patient factors.