Myelopathy refers to the compression of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical) and trunk (dorsal / thoracic) region, which can result from conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or ligament thickening. Surgical interventions in this situation are used to relieve pressure, and prevent deterioration. ACDF, ACCF, Cervical Laminectomy & Fixation, Dorsal Laminectomy & Fixation are some of surgical procedures carried out for this situation.
Common Causes:
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL)
Ossification of Ligamentum Flavum (OLF)
Herniated Discs
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spondylosis
Treatment Options:
Non-Surgical: Physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle adjustments.
Surgical: ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) and ACCF (Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion), Cervical Laminectomy & Fixation, Dorsal Laminectomy & Fixation.
Dr. Mayukh Guha
MBBS, MS Orthopaedics (GOLD MEDALIST), FNB Spine Surgery (ISIC, New Delhi), Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship (South Korea, Pune), FMISS, DNB (Orthopaedics), MRCS, MNAMS
Consultant Spine Surgeon in Siliguri, North Bengal