Does narrow foraminal height adversely affect outcomes of posterior cervical foraminotomy for cervical radiculopathy?

Narrow FH adversely affects clinical outcomes and increases the risk of revision surgery following PCF. Surgeons should consider alternative approaches, such as ACDF, for patients with preoperative FH < 6 mm.

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Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.7.spine25502
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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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Does narrow foraminal height adversely affect outcomes of posterior cervical foraminotomy for cervical radiculopathy?

Sehan Park, Chang Ju Hwang, Jae Hwan Cho, Seungmin Lee
Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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Does narrow foraminal height adversely affect outcomes of posterior cervical foraminotomy for cervical radiculopathy?

Sehan Park, Chang Ju Hwang, Jae Hwan Cho, Seungmin Lee
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Narrow FH adversely affects clinical outcomes and increases the risk of revision surgery following PCF. Surgeons should consider alternative approaches, such as ACDF, for patients with preoperative FH < 6 mm.

Journal of Neurosurgery SpineVol. 44(3)
Ulsan College (KR), Asan Medical Center (KR), University of Ulsan (KR), Baewha Women's University (KR)
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