{"title":"Recent progress in surgical treatment of cervical spine myelopathy – A narrative review","authors":"Jun Ouchida, Hiroaki Nakashima, Sadayuki Ito, Naoki Segi, Ippei Yamauchi, Shiro Imagama","doi":"10.1016/j.jcot.2025.103074","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Surgical techniques and technology for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) have demonstrated remarkable advancement during the past decade. This narrative review examines the evolution of surgical approaches and technological innovations, focusing on both anterior and posterior techniques. Anterior approaches have progressed through the development of endoscopic procedures, novel decompression methods such as vertebral body sliding osteotomy, and advanced implant materials including 3D-printed customized devices. Posterior approaches have evolved with the integration of endoscopic techniques and refined fixation methods, demonstrating reduced tissue trauma and improved outcomes. The integration of surgical assistance technologies, including navigation systems, robotics, and augmented reality, has enhanced surgical precision while potentially reducing procedural risks. While these advances show promising outcomes in terms of surgical precision and patient recovery, challenges persist regarding technology implementation and cost-effectiveness. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence for surgical planning, patient-specific implants, and adjunctive biological therapies may further improve CSM treatment. The optimal application of these innovations requires continued research and careful evaluation to establish their long-term efficacy and safety in clinical practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53594,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma","volume":"68 ","pages":"Article 103074"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0976566225001729","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"Medicine","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Surgical techniques and technology for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) have demonstrated remarkable advancement during the past decade. This narrative review examines the evolution of surgical approaches and technological innovations, focusing on both anterior and posterior techniques. Anterior approaches have progressed through the development of endoscopic procedures, novel decompression methods such as vertebral body sliding osteotomy, and advanced implant materials including 3D-printed customized devices. Posterior approaches have evolved with the integration of endoscopic techniques and refined fixation methods, demonstrating reduced tissue trauma and improved outcomes. The integration of surgical assistance technologies, including navigation systems, robotics, and augmented reality, has enhanced surgical precision while potentially reducing procedural risks. While these advances show promising outcomes in terms of surgical precision and patient recovery, challenges persist regarding technology implementation and cost-effectiveness. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence for surgical planning, patient-specific implants, and adjunctive biological therapies may further improve CSM treatment. The optimal application of these innovations requires continued research and careful evaluation to establish their long-term efficacy and safety in clinical practice.
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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (JCOT) aims to provide its readers with the latest clinical and basic research, and informed opinions that shape today''s orthopedic practice, thereby providing an opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine. With contributions from leading clinicians and researchers around the world, we aim to be the premier journal providing an international perspective advancing knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. JCOT publishes content of value to both general orthopedic practitioners and specialists on all aspects of musculoskeletal research, diagnoses, and treatment. We accept following types of articles: • Original articles focusing on current clinical issues. • Review articles with learning value for professionals as well as students. • Research articles providing the latest in basic biological or engineering research on musculoskeletal diseases. • Regular columns by experts discussing issues affecting the field of orthopedics. • "Symposia" devoted to a single topic offering the general reader an overview of a field, but providing the specialist current in-depth information. • Video of any orthopedic surgery which is innovative and adds to present concepts. • Articles emphasizing or demonstrating a new clinical sign in the art of patient examination is also considered for publication. Contributions from anywhere in the world are welcome and considered on their merits.