A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing anterior decompression with fusion and posterior laminoplasty for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

The optimal surgical procedure for the treatment of cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) remains controversial because there are few comprehensive studies investigating the surgical methods. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate evidence in the literature and compare the surgical outcomes of anterior decompression with fusion (ADF) and laminoplasty (LAMP), which are...