Laminectomy for multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Review of surgical indications, technique, and outcomes

Authors

Omar N. Khatib, Medical College of Wisconsin
Chirag Berry, Massachusetts General Hospital
Raj D. Rao, Medical College of Wisconsin

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Journal

Seminars in Spine Surgery

Volume

26

Issue

3

DOI

10.1053/j.semss.2014.08.003

Abstract

© 2014 Elsevier Inc. The surgical management of multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) continues to garner debate within the spine community with regards to optimal management. Options include anterior and posterior decompression, with several options available to the surgeon in either approach. The objective of this article is to review the indications, surgical technique, and outcomes of laminectomy with fusion and instrumentation in the management of multi-level CSM.

APA Citation

Khatib, O., Berry, C., & Rao, R. (2014). Laminectomy for multi-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Review of surgical indications, technique, and outcomes. Seminars in Spine Surgery, 26 (3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.semss.2014.08.003