Posterior approach for posterolateral cervical disc prolapse

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on 12 cases of posterolateral cervical disc prolapse as proved by CT myelography or MRI of the cervical spine. All had presented with unilateral single level radiculopathy [commonly pain and uncommonly weakness]. All had been operated upon posteriorly via a limited fenestrum and discectomy. Patients had improved and pain [or weakness] resolved completely