Functional Outcome Of Anterior Cervical Decompression And Fusion Surgery In Cervical Compressive Diseases:A 6 Months Follow Up

Background: Neck pain with radiculopathy and neurodeficit is a common problem in working population. Methods: 50 patients underwent ACDF with C5-C6 the commonest level to be affected. The cases were analyzed preoperatively and at 3 months, 6 months using NDI and VAS. Decrease in pre operative and 1 year post operative VAS score, Preoperative and postoperative NDI was statistically significant.Conclusion: Symptoms of neck pain, tingling, and weakness reduced after 1 year follow up. Discussion: From our study, it is evident that there is significant decrease in parameters like neck pain, tingling and radiculopathy postoperatively also there was significant decrease in NDI at 6 months follow-up.