Surgical decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy across the world: 5 key notes

Spine

A new study published in Spine examines surgical decompression outcomes for patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

The researchers examined results from the prospective multicenter AOSpine International Study, including 479 patients with evidence of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. There were 16 participating sites across the globe. The researchers found:

 

1. The average modified Japanese Orthopaedic Assessment Scale score improved from 12.5 to 14.9.

 

2. The Neck Disability Index improved from 36.38 to 23.2.

 

3. The Short Form-36v2 Physical Component Score improved from 34.28 to 40.76.

 

4. The Short Form-36v2 Mental Composite Score improved from 39.45 to 46.24.

 

5. The neurological complications rate was 3.13 percent.

 

"Surgical decompression for CSM is safe and results in improved functional status and quality of life in patient around the world, irrespective of differences in medical systems and sociocutural determinants of health," concluded the study authors.

 

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