Anterior decompression and fusion versus laminoplasty for cervical myelopathy caused by soft disc herniation: a prospective multicenter study

There was no critical difference between the ADF and laminoplasty groups with regard to neurological recovery and other surgery-related factors 1 year after surgery. Laminoplasty can be employed for cervical myelopathy caused by soft disc herniation in particular combined with multilevel spinal canal stenosis to avoid secondary myelopathy.