Conclusion The anterior operation has a significant effect on OPLL, which could resect the ossific tissue directly, decompress the spinal cord completely, and fix the vertebrae firmly.

结论 OPLL经颈前路手术可直接切除致压物，减压彻底，钛板固定可靠，手术效果良好，但手术风险及合并症高于后路手术。