Outcomes of Surgical Decompression in Patients With Very Severe Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Outcomes of Surgical Decompression in Patients With Very Severe Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
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DOI:
10.1097/brs.0000000000002602
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发表时间:
2018-08-15
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3
通讯作者:
Arnold, Paul M.
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作者:
Kopjar, Branko;Bohm, Parker E.;Arnold, Paul M.
Study Design. A prospective observational international study.Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of decompressive surgery in patients with very severe degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM).Summary of Background Data. Although decompressive surgery has been evidenced as a safe and effective approach for patients with myelopathic deficiencies, studies have suggested residual disability following treatment in patients with more severe disease presentation.Methods. Postoperative outcomes of 60 patients with very severe DCM (modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association [mJOA] score