We performed anterior interbody fusion in 17 patients with cervical myelopathy because of cord compression at one intervertebral level. In all cases, radiographic examination showed cervical disc herniation, and 9 patients had associated spondylotic changes, and 3 patients had ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL)
Since favorable response was not achieved in 2 patients after the initial operation, we additionally performed expansive laminoplasty. Both of these cases were accompanied by cervical canal stenosis.
In this report, the authors describe their postoperative results and reconsider the indications for anterior interbody fusion.
