World Neurosurg
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The aim of this study was to document the initial experience and challenges of cervical decompression in a resource-poor region. ⋯ Despite the challenges of poverty, late presentation, and lack of basic standard instruments and equipment, patients with cervical myelopathy in the resource-poor setting had outcomes similar to other well-established centers after surgical decompression. We infer that challenges in setting up a spine unit in a resource-poor region can be circumvented safely.