Abstract:ObjectiveTo prove the extents and details of cervical degeneration after anterior microforaminotomy (AMF) with 6-years follow-up.MethodsA retrospective study of 24 patients, underwent single-level AMF, was performed. Clinical and radiologic data were analyzed with office charts, questionaires, and picture achieving and communication system images.ResultsAccording to Odom's criteria, 91.6% achieved favorable outcome. The mean visual analog scale score was improved from 8.6 to 3, and the mean neck disability ind… Show more
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