Cervical spondylotic myelopathy associated with kyphosis or sagittal sigmoid alignment: outcome after anterior or posterior decompression

Abstract

Kyphotic deformity and mechanical stress in the cervical spine may play an important role in neurological dysfunction. In a select group of patients with kyphotic deformity > or = 10 degrees , adequate correction of local sagittal alignment may help to maximize the chance of neurological improvement.