Sternum-splitting anterior approach following posterior decompression and fusion in patients with massive ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the upper thoracic spine: report of 2 cases and literature review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5244-y
Abstract: PurposeAnterior approach to the upper thoracic spine is difficult. It is important for spine surgeons to know the indication and the effect of anterior decompression for upper thoracic lesions and also to recognize the complications… read more here.
Keywords: posterior decompression; thoracic; upper thoracic; anterior approach ... See more keywords
Syringomyelia associated with cervical spondylotic myelopathy causing canal stenosis. A rare association.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2017.08.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although cervical spondylosis is extremely common, only few cases with associated syrinx have been reported. Depending on review of two large data bases, we report this case series. In addition, we evaluated the posterior… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spondylotic; canal stenosis; spondylotic myelopathy; posterior decompression ... See more keywords
Influence of Intervertebral Level of Stenosis on Neurological Recovery and Reduction of Neck Pain After Posterior Decompression Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004270
Abstract: A retrospective multicenter study with propensity scoring revealed the impact of the intervertebral level of stenosis on surgical outcomes of posterior decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Functional recovery was not different between the upper and… read more here.
Keywords: level; stenosis; level stenosis; intervertebral level ... See more keywords
Posterior Decompression and Fusion with Vertical Pressure Procedure in the Treatment of Multilevel Cervical OPLL with Kyphotic Deformity
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13433
Abstract: To report the outcomes and feasibility of a new technique to change K‐line (−) to K‐line (+) via only a posterior approach to treat multilevel non‐continuous cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (C‐OPLL) with… read more here.
Keywords: opll kyphotic; decompression fusion; posterior decompression; kyphotic deformity ... See more keywords
Influence of Central Sensitization on Surgical Outcomes of Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy After Posterior Decompression Surgery: A Multicenter Prospective Study.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221139813
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Multicenter prospective study. OBJECTIVE The influence of central sensitization (CS) on neurological symptoms and surgical outcomes in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effects of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical outcomes; study; posterior decompression; decompression surgery ... See more keywords
Extended Posterior Decompression and Instrumented Fusion for Spinal Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.31616/asj.2018.0200
Abstract: Study Design Retrospective cohort. Purpose To evaluate clinical outcomes, including pain and neurologic status, and to evaluate radiographic outcomes of patients treated with extended posterior decompression, posterior fixation, and fusion in different vertebral segments. Overview… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; extended posterior; spinal tuberculosis; posterior decompression ... See more keywords
Clinical effect of limited posterior decompression and 13-mm titanium mesh implantation on severe thoracolumbar burst fractures: A case series
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1132569
Abstract: Background Posterior incision with 270° spinal canal decompression and reconstruction surgery is a treatment option for thoracolumbar burst fractures (TLBF), but the large diameter titanium mesh placement is difficult. This study evaluated the characteristics and… read more here.
Keywords: posterior decompression; titanium mesh; decompression; decompression titanium ... See more keywords
Microendoscopic Posterior Decompression for Treating Thoracic Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Case Series
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina56120684
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a relatively common cause of thoracic myelopathy. Surgical treatment is recommended for patients with myelopathy. Generally, open posterior decompression, with or without fusion, is selected… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; posterior decompression; olf; thoracic ... See more keywords