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Severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy with complete neurological and neuroradiological recovery within a month after surgery.

TitleSevere cervical spondylotic myelopathy with complete neurological and neuroradiological recovery within a month after surgery.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsTheologou, M., Zevgaridis D., Theologou T., & Tsonidis C.
JournalJ Surg Case Rep
Volume2016
Issue11
Date Published2016 11 24
ISSN2042-8812
Abstract

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a complex syndrome evolving in the presence of degenerative changes. The choice of care and prognostic factors are controversial. The use of appropriate surgical technique is very important. Posterior approach may be chosen when pathology is present dorsally and/or in the presence of neutral to lordotic alignment. Anterior approach is the golden standard in patients with kyphosis and/or stenosis due to ventral lesions, even with three or more affected levels. A 67-year-old man presented with progressive weakness and clumsiness (mJOA: 5; Nurick: 4). An anterior discectomy, osteophytectomy and bilateral foraminotomy of the C4-C5; C5-C6; C6-C7 were performed. Polyether-Ether-Ketone spacers and a titanium plate were placed. The patient was mobilized 3-hour post-surgery and was released the following day. Medicament therapy and a neck-conditioning program were prescribed. Clinical examinations were normal within a month. Magnetic resonance imaging showed no traces of the preoperatively registered intramedullary focal T2 hyper-intensity.

DOI10.1093/jscr/rjw202
Alternate JournalJ Surg Case Rep
PubMed ID27887013
PubMed Central IDPMC5159182

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