Comparison of the Surgical Outcomes of Open-Door Laminoplasty, Double-Door Laminoplasty, and Selective Laminectomy for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

OD, DD, and SL provided comparable neurological recovery, functional improvement, and pain relief in patients with DCM. Although SL demonstrated superior preservation of cervical mobility, all three techniques were similarly safe and effective. Therefore, the choice of surgical procedure should be guided by the surgeon's experience, institutional protocols, and the clinical characteristics of each case.