Modified Robinson-Smith procedure for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.
In the present study, a modified Robinson-Smith procedure was used surgery for cervical radiculopathy in 52 patients. Thirty-one one-level and 21 two-level operations were performed. All patients were followed up between 1 and 3 years (mean 23 months) after surgery with a clinical evaluation by an independent investigator including a radiological examination. In 26 patients the postoperative result was classified as excellent, in 23 the result was good, in 2 satisfactory, while one patient was unchanged compared to the preoperative examination. No patient developed worsening of symptoms after surgery. Of 18 patients with duration of symptoms of more than 4 years, 16 demonstrated markedly improvement. No permanent postoperative complications were seen. A modified Robinson-Smith procedure appears to be safe and reliable and can be recommended in surgery for cervical radiculopathy.
Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Tromsø, Norway.
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D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000601:surgery*; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*