Platysma Incision Cosmesis

Patients will receive the anterior cervical decompression and fusion as part of their standard of care. They will be randomized to either receive the vertical or transverse platysma incision.

A vertical platysma Incision will be used for the anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgical procedure

A transverse platysma incision will be used for the anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgical procedure