[5] Briefly, a transverse right sided cervical incision was used for exposure. After incision of the intervertebral disc and removal of anterior osteophytes, distraction pins placed in the ...
While it is estimated that hypertrophic cervical osteophytes occur in up to 20% to 30% of the population, they are only rarely associated with dysphagia. Pathophysiologically, dysphagia may occur ...