Highlights Mini plate can be used as alternative material for laminoplasty procedures. Modified spacer for laminoplasty is needed in case of the conventional one is not available. Posterior cervical laminoplasty decompression is important issue to investigate.

Indonesia. Surgical management is indicated persistent symptoms despite the initiation of pharmacological treatment. Despite several studies that described preoperative administration of anti-tuberculosis drugs, there was no conclusion about the recommended duration and regiment to reduce the risks of complications.