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Pros And Cons Of Strut Grafting

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Several article reviews have been published regarding the approaches either be it anterior or posterior for the treatment of CSM. Due to advancement in medical practice, many new surgical technique have been applied and many new biomaterial have appeared. Even though many options are available, Selection of surgical approaches for better clinical outcome for the treatment of CSM remains controversial. CSM often involves from C2-C7 vertebrae. It can cause cervical instability, hyperostosis of ligaments as well as cervical vertebrae, compression of nerve root and spinal cord. Thus, our main aim of treatment is to decompress the nerve. So, any adequate method of decompression, no matter either its anterior or posterior approach, should decompress it properly, maintain physiological curvature of cervical spine and restore the stability of cervical spine.

The surgical strategy depend upon the cause of compression, the primary site of compression, the number of segment involved, the sagittal alignment of the spine. Other factors are patient age, general …show more content…

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