J Korean Soc Spine Surg.  2011 Mar;18(1):34-41. 10.4184/jkss.2011.18.1.34.

Current Concept on the Surgical Treatment by Anterior Approach in Degenerative Cervical Radiculopathy

• Choi BW
• Song KJ

• KMID: 1448030
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/jkss.2011.18.1.34

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: A review of the literature regarding anterior cervical surgery in degenerative cervical radiculopathy.
OBJECTIVES
To review and discuss anterior cervical spine surgery. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Anterior cervical spine surgery is commonly used to treat numerous pathologic entities and is expected to increase with the development of surgical techniques and instruments. Nevertheless, there is some controversy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Literatures review.
RESULTS
Surgical treatments using the anterior approach in degenerative cervical disease have shown excellent results. A range of techniques using plate augmentation and artificial disc replacement are now accepted as effective methods.
CONCLUSIONS
The appropriate method considering the pathologic status of the patient and surgeon's surgical experience can prevent complications and lead to excellent surgical outcomes.

Keyword

Degenerative cervical radiculopathy; Anterior approach; Clinical outcome

MeSH Terms

Humans
Radiculopathy
Spine
Total Disc Replacement