Table 1 Inclusion – and exclusion criteria
Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|
Age: 18 – 55 years | Symptoms and/or signs of myelopathy |
Cervical monoradicular symptoms | Previous cervical surgery |
MRI: herniated cervical intervertebral disc and/or osteophyte in accordance with clinical symptoms and signs | Psychiatric or mental disease |
Involved level not fused | Involvement of liability procedure |
Alcoholism (drinking more than 5 units) | |
Insufficient of the Dutch language | |
Participation in another study | |
Two or more levels involved |