Case Description
A 60-year-old female presented with debilitating neck and arm pain, progressive deterioration of handwriting, and unsteady gait, resulting in multiple falls. She was found to have a congenitally narrow spinal canal accompanied by a spinal deformity.
Surgical Goals
- Alleviate neck and arm pain.
- Improve gait stability.
Surgical Intervention
The patient underwent C3-C6 anterior cervical decompression and fusion, followed by a C2-T1 laminectomy and fusion.
Outcome
The patient experienced complete resolution of neck and arm pain. At over two years postoperatively, she continues to do well and has successfully returned to work.
