Limiting fusion levels by combining anterior cervical decompression and fusion with posterior laminectomy: Technical note

2018 
Abstract Background Authors aim to report on the outcomes of combining selective anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) with laminectomy in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculomyelopathy (CSR). Methods 10 patients with ACDF and posterior laminectomy reviewed. Results 60% female population, mean age 61 ± 3 years, mean BMI 24.7 ± 3.4 kg/m 2 . VAS and NDI showed significant improvement, p  Conclusion In this pilot study, procedure shown to be safe with improved symptoms.
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