Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Cervical Myelopathy: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes
Conclusion.
When the benefits of one approach over the other are not self-evident, the anterior approach is recommended, as it was associated with a shorter hospital stay and more successful restoration of cervical lordosis than posterior surgery.
Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CERVICAL SPINE Source Type: research
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