Postarthrodesis Cervical Stenosis: Incidence, Etiology, and Surgical Options

Cervical spine fusion is often complicated by adjacent segment disease necessitating repeat surgical intervention. Several theories exist as to the etiology of as well as the optimal approach to correcting residual or recurrent stenosis. Common options include repeat anterior cervical discectomy with fusion or posterior decompression by laminoplasty, laminectomy, or laminoforaminotomy with or without fusion.