Reconstruction of the laminar roof with miniplates for a posterior approach in intraspinal surgery: technical considerations and critical evaluation of follow-up results.

Study Design: A retrospective clinical follow-up study of patients who underwent intraspinal surgery with reconstruction of the laminar roof using titanium miniplates.

Objective: To evaluate the surgical technique of laminar roof reconstruction and to analyze follow-up results with regard to bony healing of the laminae and the development of spinal deformities.

Summary And Background Data: The reconstruction of the laminar roof was initially proposed to overcome adverse effects associated with extensive cervical laminectomy in children.