Anterior and Posterior Decompression Surgery in Individuals with Cervical Radiculopathy and Headache

The aim of the surgery is to reduce the compression of the affected nerve. With anterior cervical decompression surgery this is achieved by removing the disc and osteophytes.

The aim of the surgery is to reduce the compression of the affected nerve. With posterior cervical decompression surgery more space is created for the nerve by widening the foramina where the nerve exits