Comparison of Postoperative Complications and Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Motonori Hashimoto,
Takashi Hirai,
Kenichiro Sakai
et al.
Abstract:Study Design:
Retrospective cohort study.
Objectives:
To compare the frequency of complications and outcomes between patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) of the cervical spine and those with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) who underwent anterior surgery.
Summary of Background Data:
Anterior cervical spine surgery for OPLL is an effective surgical procedure; however, … Show more
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