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Analysis of two surgical interventions for monomelic amyotrophy
January 2014
Analysis of two surgical interventions for monomelic amyotrophy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of anterior cervical decompression and fusion procedures for monomelic amyotrophy treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
J Neurosurg Spine. 2013 Oct;19(4):412-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 males with a clear diagnosis of monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) were randomized to evaluate the efficacy of 2 surgical interventions in affected patients with an inability or unwillingness to wear a cervical collar. The 2 evaluated procedures were: anterior cervical discectomy decompression with autologous iliac crest bone grafting and internal plate fixation (DDF), and anterior cervical corpectomy ...
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