Results of adequate posterior decompression in the relief of spondylotic cervical myelopathy

Abstract

✓ The author reports his experience with 35 cases of spondylotic myelopathy treated by extensive laminectomy and section of the dentate ligament. After a follow-up of 1 to 7 years, 24 patients have maintained distinct improvement; in nine the disability has not improved and in two it has become worse. The technique is described, and postoperative myelograms are used to demonstrate the improvement.