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Explanatory Factors for Neck-Related Disability, Headache, and Pain After Cervical Decompression Surgery in Individuals With Cervical Radiculopathy and Neck-Related Headache: A National Registry-Based Study With 2-Year Follow-up
Jard Svensson, Håkan Löfgren, Anna Hermansen, Peter Zsigmond, Anneli Peolsson
Neurospine 2026;23(3):593-604.   Published online July 31, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.26520658.0329

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Explanatory Factors for Neck-Related Disability, Headache, and Pain After Cervical Decompression Surgery in Individuals With Cervical Radiculopathy and Neck-Related Headache: A National Registry-Based Study With 2-Year Follow-up
Neurospine. 2026;23(3):593-604.   Published online July 31, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.26520658.0329
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Explanatory Factors for Neck-Related Disability, Headache, and Pain After Cervical Decompression Surgery in Individuals With Cervical Radiculopathy and Neck-Related Headache: A National Registry-Based Study With 2-Year Follow-up
Neurospine. 2026;23(3):593-604.   Published online July 31, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.26520658.0329
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Objective
To investigate explanatory factors associated with neck-related disability, headache, and neck and arm pain 2 years after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) in individuals with cervical radiculopathy (CR) and neck-related headache.
Methods
This registry-based cohort study used prospectively collected data with a 2-year follow-up from the Swedish Spine Registry. Individuals who underwent ACDF (n=1,866) or PCF (n=357) for CR between January 2016 and March 2021 and reported preoperative neck-related headache were included. Standard analysis of covariance models were used to identify explanatory factors for the absolute values of Neck Disability Index (NDI), NDI-headache, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) neck pain, and NRS arm pain at the 2-year follow-up after ACDF or PCF.
Results
Explanatory factors explained 33% and 32% of the neck-related disability, 20% and 35% of the headache, 21% and 13% of the neck pain, and 16% and 24% of the arm pain at 2-year follow-up after ACDF and PCF, respectively, in individuals with CR and neck-related headache. The preoperative value of these outcomes had the greatest impact, except for neck and arm pain after PCF, where neck-related disability had a greater impact.
Conclusion
Neck-related disability, headache, and neck and arm pain after ACDF and PCF in individuals with CR and neck-related headache are associated with preoperative levels of these outcomes, as well as demographic, lifestyle, surgical factors and self-reported health, that should be considered before surgery. The models explained 13%–35% of the variance in the outcomes, indicating that a substantial proportion remains unexplained.
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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement Versus Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression: A Matched-Pair Comparison Analysis
Vit Kotheeranurak, Khanathip Jitpakdee, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Guang-Xun Lin, Weerasak Singhatanadgige, Worawat Limthongkul, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Jin-Sung Kim, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang
Neurospine 2024;21(3):1040-1050.   Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448582.291

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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement Versus Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression: A Matched-Pair Comparison Analysis
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):1040-1050.   Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448582.291
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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement Versus Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression: A Matched-Pair Comparison Analysis
Neurospine. 2024;21(3):1040-1050.   Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448582.291
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Objective
To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between 2 motion preservation surgeries, cervical disc replacement (CDR) and posterior endoscopic cervical decompression (PECD), for unilateral cervical radiculopathy.
Methods
Between February 2018 and December 2020, 60 patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy who underwent either CDR or PECD were retrospectively recruited as matched pairs. Clinical outcomes included visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for neck and arm pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and satisfaction rates. The radiographic outcome was index level motion. Intraoperative data, complications, and hospital stay were collected. Preoperative and postoperative outcomes were compared.
Results
Patients undergoing CDR or PECD were included, with 30 cases in each group. Matched pairs were compared in terms of demographic data and preoperative measurements. CDR was associated with shorter operative times, whereas PECD resulted in less intraoperative blood loss. The total complication rate was 5%. NDI and VAS for neck and arm were significantly improved in both groups, with no significant differences between the 2 groups. Satisfaction rates of good and excellent exceeded 87% in both groups. CDR was superior to PECD in the restoration of disc height. Early postoperative follow-up showed no significant difference in terms of index level motion. PECD demonstrated significantly shorter hospital stays and quicker return-to-work times (p<0.05).
Conclusion
PECD achieved equivalent clinical and radiologic outcomes compared with CDR when the certain criteria for surgery were met. Both techniques demonstrated the potential to maintain index level motion. Additionally, PECD resulted in less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster return-to-work times. Conversely, CDR offered shorter operative times and better restoration of disc height.

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    Huaibin Wang, Hui Li, Rushuo Wei, Hao Yan, Ruzhan Yao, Weiqiang Liu, Ling Li
    Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Jia Yi Loh, Xian Jun Ngoh, Zhihong Chew, Yee Gen Lim, Michael Janssen, Jiang Lei
    European Spine Journal.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Yin He, Jing Zhang, Dawei Ren, Tianping Xi, Zhilin Li
    European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Sung Tan Cho, Ayush Sharma, Watcharaporn Cholamjiak, Meng-Huang Wu, Lo Cho Yau, Hyun-Jin Park, Ho-Jin Lee
    Neurospine.2025; 22(1): 81.     CrossRef
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    Wongthawat Liawrungrueang
    Asian Spine Journal.2025; 19(2): IX.     CrossRef
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Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of Standard Dermatomes and Myotomes for Determining the Pathologic Level in Surgically Verified Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Chul Gie Hong, Woo Dong Nam
Neurospine 2022;19(4):1006-1012.   Published online December 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2244194.097

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Neurospine. 2022;19(4):1006-1012.   Published online December 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2244194.097
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Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of Standard Dermatomes and Myotomes for Determining the Pathologic Level in Surgically Verified Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Neurospine. 2022;19(4):1006-1012.   Published online December 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2244194.097
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Objective
This study aimed to investigate the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of typical dermatomes and myotomes for determining the pathologic level in surgically verified patients with cervical radiculopathy.
Methods
Patients who underwent single-level surgery due to cervical radiculopathy with at least a 60% reduction in preoperative symptoms or recovery of muscle power after surgery were included. The observed clinical symptoms (pain, paresthesia, motor weakness) were compared to those of typical cervical dermatomes and myotomes.
Results
Among the 227 patients reviewed, 142 (62.6%) had a standard dermatomal pattern, and 74 of 110 (67.3%) had a standard myotomal pattern. The myotome of C5/6 radiculopathy showed much more variance than those of other cervical segments. Among the patients with severe motor weakness (muscle strength ≤ grade 3 or obvious muscle atrophy), all those with involvement of root C5, C7, and C8 showed a typical pattern (C4/5: 13 of 13 patients, C6/7: 5 of 5 patients, C7/T1: 3 of 3 patients), while only 2 of the 6 patients (33.3%) with severe motor weakness caused by C5/6 radiculopathy fit the typical pattern.
Conclusion
Among various symptoms, cervical myotome is of great value in determining the pathological level. However, it should be noted that there is high variability in human dermatomes and myotomes, especially for motor weakness due to C6 root compression, which is more variable than others.

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    Medicine.2026; 105(9): e47668.     CrossRef
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    Alexia Coulombe-Lévêque, Nicolas Dehors, René Pelletier, François Cabana, Jean-Pierre Dumas, Guillaume Léonard
    Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Tyler Waterway, Jonathon Beougher, Robert Butler, Kelby Church, Gray Cook, Susan Falsone, Brian Hortz, Tyler Opitz, Phillip J. Plisky, Edo Zylstra, RobRoy Martin
    International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Jaeyoon Kim, Teh-Cheng Sun, Hongik Kim, Changman Kim, Taegeun Kim, Hwanjun Kim
    Journal of Korean Medical Society of Acupotomology.2026; 10(1): 79.     CrossRef
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    Jee Eun Kim, Jong Seok Bae
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    BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Shivanjali S. Lakhapate, Omkar A. Devade, Vivekkumar K. Redasani
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    Sehan Park, Dong-Ho Lee, San Kim, Chang Ju Hwang, Jae Hwan Cho
    Asian Spine Journal.2025; 19(6): 978.     CrossRef
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    S. Grosdent, P. Pesesse, D. Colman, M. Vanderthommen, C. Demoulin
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    Michael Mansfield, Mick Thacker
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    Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.2023; 46(5-9): 280.     CrossRef
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Clinical Article

Radiologic Changes of Operated and Adjacent Segments after Anterior Cervical Microforaminotomy
Jang Ho Ahn, Moon Sun Park, Seong Min Kim, Seung Young Chung, Do Sung Lee, Ki Seok Park
Korean J Spine 2016;13(3):134-138.   Published online September 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2016.13.3.134

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Radiologic Changes of Operated and Adjacent Segments after Anterior Cervical Microforaminotomy
Korean J Spine. 2016;13(3):134-138.   Published online September 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2016.13.3.134
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Radiologic Changes of Operated and Adjacent Segments after Anterior Cervical Microforaminotomy
Korean J Spine. 2016;13(3):134-138.   Published online September 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2016.13.3.134
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Objective

Anterior cervical microforaminotomy (ACMF) is a motion-preserving surgical procedure. The purpose of this study is to assess radiologic changes of operated and adjacent segments after ACMF.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 52 patients who underwent ACMF between 1998 and 2008. From X-ray film-based changes, disc height and sagittal range of motion (ROM) of operated and adjacent segments were compared at preoperative and last follow-up periods. Radiological degeneration of both segments was analyzed as well.

Results

The mean follow-up period was 48.2 months. There were 78 operated, 52 upper adjacent, and 38 lower adjacent segments. There were statistically significant differences in the ROM and disc height of operated segment between preoperative and last follow-up periods. However, there were no statistically significant differences in the ROM and disc height of adjacent segment between both periods. Radiological degenerative changes of operated segments were observed in 30%. That of adjacent segments was observed in 11 and 11% at upper and lower segments, respectively.

Conclusion

After mean 4-year follow-up periods, there were degenerative changes of operated segments. However, ACMF preserved motion and prevented degenerative changes of adjacent segments.

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    Jiahua Huang, Daniel Liu, Keshan Murugananthan, Saeed Kohan
    Journal of Clinical Neuroscience.2025; 142: 111698.     CrossRef
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    Yong Ahn
    Neurospine.2023; 20(1): 11.     CrossRef
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    Yasufumi OHTAKE, Junya HANAKITA, Toshiyuki TAKAHASHI, Manabu MINAMI, Hirohiko NAKAMURA, Taigo KAWAOKA
    Neurologia medico-chirurgica.2020; 60(10): 492.     CrossRef
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