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

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a degenerative disease that represents the most
common spinal cord disorder in adults. The natural history of the disease can be insidious …

Purpose: We aim to perform a meta-analysis on incidence of C5 nerve root palsy (C5 palsy)
for patients after cervical surgery. Methods: An extensive search of the literature was …

Purpose To investigate the epidemiological prevalence of C5 palsy in patients following
cervical decompressive surgery. Methods We searched the PUBMED database for relevant …

Study Design: A multicenter, retrospective review of C5 palsy after cervical spine surgery.
Objective: Postoperative C5 palsy is a known complication of cervical decompressive spinal …

Background The debate between anterior or posterior approach for pathologies such as
cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament …

Background: C5 palsy is a serious complication after cervical decompression surgery in
which the patient shows a deterioration in power of the deltoid or biceps brachii by at least …

Background The optimal surgical procedure for the treatment of cervical ossification of the
posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) remains controversial because there are few …

C5 nerve root palsy is a rare and potentially debilitating complication of cervical spine
surgery. Currently, however, there are no guidelines to help surgeons to prevent or treat this …

Although relatively rare, post-operative nerve injuries may occur after cervical spine
procedures. The most common post-operative neural disorder is C5 nerve palsy. The risk …