Spondylosis, cervical

This study compares two surgical approaches for severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), a condition where a ligament in the spine hardens and presses on the spinal cord. One surgery (ACAF) goes through the front of the neck to remove the hardened ligame…

This study looks back at the medical records of 200 people who received a Prodisc C Vivo device to replace two damaged discs in their neck. The goal is to see how often patients need additional surgery and how well the device performs compared to published data. Participants will…

This study is testing a metal plate (the NuVasive ACP system) used during neck spine surgery to treat conditions like disc disease, stenosis, or fractures. About 75 adults will receive the plate and be followed for up to 24 months to see how safe it is and how well it helps with …

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—Reciprocal Inhibition and Passive PNF Stretching—for people with chronic neck pain from cervical spondylitis. Sixty participants will receive 12 sessions over 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and neck movement t…

This study compares two common surgical approaches—front (ventral) and back (dorsal)—for treating cervical myelopathy, a condition where the spinal cord is compressed in the neck. Researchers want to see which surgery leads to better quality of life and function one year after th…

This study looks at whether common balance tests can tell doctors why a person is having trouble with balance. Researchers will test 330 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with stroke, vision problems, inner ear issues, spine problems, or spinal cord damage. The go…