Following unilateral uncoforaminotomy, a significant alteration in mobility of the segment is found, especially during lateral bending and axial rotation. The resulting increase in mobility is less pronounced during flexion and least evident on extension. Further investigations of the natural course of disc degeneration and the impact on mobility after uncoforaminotomy are needed 1).

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Schmieder K, Kettner A, Brenke C, Harders A, Pechlivanis I, Wilke HJ. In vitro flexibility of the cervical spine after ventral uncoforaminotomy. Laboratory investigation. J Neurosurg Spine. 2007 Nov;7(5):537-41. PubMed PMID: 17977196.