In this comprehensive volume, we embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) management. From its etiology to the latest surgical techniques, this book provides a thorough exploration of every facet of OPLL treatment. Drawing upon the collective wisdom of leading experts in the field, each chapter offers invaluable insights and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of OPLL management. As we delve into the pages of this definitive guide, may it serve as a beacon of knowledge and innovation, guiding us toward optimal outcomes and advancing the field of OPLL management.

Jason Pui Yin Cheung, MBBS, MMedSc, MS, PDipMDPath, MD, MEd, FHKAM (Orth), FRCSEd (Orth), FHKCOS, joined the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at HKU in November 2012 and was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor with early tenure in 2018 and subsequently to Clinical Professor in 2023. He is serving as the Department Chairperson since December 2021. He will serve as the AO Spine Asia Pacific Regional Board Chairperson from 2025 to 2028. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. His major research areas include basic and clinical research of pediatric and adult spinal deformities, degenerative lumbar conditions and spinal stenosis, skeletal
growth, and artificial intelligence and modeling. He has served as the AO Spine Regional Research Chairman and is currently the Senior Editor of Spine Deformity, Frontiers in Pediatrics, and BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Daisuke Sakai, MD, PhD, is currently appointed as Professor and Clinical Department Chief at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Dr. Sakai’s clinical interest is in the pathology of degenerative spine disease and management of spinal deformity including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, adult spinal deformity, and functional rehabilitation. He is also serving as the head of the
intervertebral disk research unit, which studies the biology and homeostasis of intervertebral disk cells, and potential of stem cell therapy for degenerative spine disease.

Ajoy Prasad Shetty T., MBBS, MS (Orth), DNB (Orth), is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedics Spine Surgery at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He is also currently the AO Spine India Chairperson and the Educational Committee Chairman of the Asian Pacific Spine Society and Association of Spine Surgeons of India. He will serve as the AO Spine Asia Pacific Community development officer from 2025 to 2028. He is also the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics & Trauma and the Associate Editor of the Journal of Orthopaedics.