Exoscope (EX) has been used as an alternative to microscopes and endoscopes [15]. We used an EX in patients undergoing ACDF for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Exoscope, microscope
Conditions
Interventions
Patients undergoing ACDF for cervical Myelopathy with exoscope,Patients undergoing ACDF for cervical myelopathy with operative microscope
Cervical myelopathy EX,Cervical Myelopathy OM
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: From 32 patients that underwent single-level myelopathy between December 2021 and June 2022, a total of 26 patients were enrolled, 13 of whom underwent EX assisted ACDF and the rest with OM. All had cervical myelopathy presentation that was identified and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). All patients underwent single-level ACDF with the assistance of either the OM or EX. Patients with persistent myelopathic symptoms despite six weeks of conservative treatment were also included
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: those with radiculopathy, tumors, infections, trauma, deformity, and a past history of cervical spine surgery were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility 6 months Survey,N/A N/A N/A | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility 6 months Survery,N/A N/A N/A | — |
Countries
Russian Federation
Contacts
Public ContactIssael Ramirez
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Outcome results
None listed