Treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy by anterior cervical locking plate system / 临床外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To improve the therapeutic efficacy of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and reduce the complications by anterior cervical locking plate system (ACLPs).Methods 78 patients with CSM were treated with ACLPs.Thoughtful preparation and careful observation were given before and after the operation.Result All the cases obtained excellent results postoperatively according to the JOA score system except one dead.Conclusion ACLPs is a promising method for the treatment of CSM;careful preoperative preparation and postoperative observation can improve the efficacy and reduce the complications.