How I do it: en-bloc subaxial cervical laminectomy using a high-speed drill with a footplate attachment
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04158-y
Abstract: Background Cervical laminectomy is a common strategy to decompress the spinal canal. Methods The anatomy of the cervical spine and surrounding critical structures as viewed from the posterior approach is described. The use of a… read more here.
Keywords: cervical laminectomy; footplate attachment; laminectomy; drill footplate ... See more keywords
Post-operative emergence of acute brachial neuritis following posterior cervical laminectomy with fusion: A case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.07.065
Abstract: Introduction Idiopathic brachial plexus neuritis or neuralgic amyotrophy is a rare neurological condition whose true etiology currently remains unknown. Epidemiologically, the incidence of this condition is exceptionally rare with only 1.6 cases for every 100,000… read more here.
Keywords: brachial neuritis; diagnosis; case; neuritis ... See more keywords
Postoperative C5 Palsy Following Cervical Laminectomy With Instrumented Fusion Versus Cervical Laminoplasty With Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001311
Abstract: Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate whether cervical laminectomy with instrumented fusion (LF) and cervical laminoplasty with reconstruction (LP) are associated with different rates… read more here.
Keywords: cervical laminectomy; single surgeon; month; cohort ... See more keywords
Postoperative Opioid Use and Prescribing Patterns among Patients Undergoing Cervical Laminectomy with Instrumented Fusion versus Cervical Laminoplasty with Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221116825
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To compare patterns in opioid usage and prescriptions between patients who undergo cervical laminectomy with instrumented fusion (LF) vs cervical laminoplasty with reconstruction (LP) within single surgeon and national… read more here.
Keywords: cervical laminectomy; postoperative opioid; cohort; opioid use ... See more keywords