Background: There are multiple complications reported for anterior cervical diskectomy and
fusion (ACDF), one of the most common cervical spine operations performed in the US (eg …

The anterior approach to the cervical spine is commonly utilized for a variety of
degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, and infectious indications. While many potential …

Study Design. Retrospective review study with literature review. Objective. The goal of our
current study is to raise awareness on complications associated with anterior cervical …

Anterior cervical spine procedures have been associated with satisfactory outcomes.
However, the occurrence of troublesome complications, although uncommon, needs to be …

Study Design. Retrospective chart review of 311 anterior cervical procedures. Objectives. To
assess the incidence and variables that predispose to an airway complication in a large …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort. Objectives. To describe the incidence of complications
and mortality associated with surgery for degenerative disease of the cervical spine using …

The history, pathoanatomy and pathophysiology, clinical picture, differential diagnosis,
diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of cervical radiculopathy are reviewed. The review is …

Nonoperative treatment with collar immobilization and modification of activities improves
functional status in selected patients with mild cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Careful …

Spondylosis refers to age-related degenerative changes within the spinal column.
Radiographic evidence of cervical spondylosis is frequent in asymptomatic adults1, 2 …

Background Although anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a safe and effective
procedure, the complications associated with it cannot be underestimated. The aim of this …