Surgical Management of Cervical Spondylosis Myelopathy —A Review of 53 Cases

Neuroscience &amp Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ibrahima Berete, Mansare Laiba, Djenaba Bah, Komara Cheick, Adangninou Houéfa Sylanda Keren, Camara M’mah Aboubacar, Cissé Mohamed, Seylan Diawara, Boubacar Bah Alpha, Souaré Ibrahima Sory, Luc Kézély Beavogui
DOI: 10.4236/nm.2026.171005
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Abstract

This retrospective study evaluates the surgical outcomes of 53 patients treated for cervical spondylosis myelopathy (CSM) at the Department of Neurosurgery, Teaching Hospital of Conakry at University of Gamal Abdel Nasser in Guinea between January, 1st, 2019 and December 31st, 2025. The authors analyze clinical improvements using JOA scores, Nurick grades, and NDI scores, alongside surgical approaches and complications. The study concludes that surgical decompression significantly improves neurological function and prevents further decline in this patient population.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Publication details

Journal / source
Neuroscience &amp Medicine
Volume
17
Issue
01
Pages
46–56
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN