Publications by authors named "Tomer Maimon"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to assess the prevalence of cervical ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (C-OPLL) among the Jewish population in central Israel.
- The retrospective analysis included 440 adult patients, revealing a prevalence rate of 7.5%, with participants having a mean age of 65.8 years and most being symptomatic.
- The findings indicated a higher occurrence among individuals with Sephardic Jewish ethnic identity, suggesting a potential genetic factor in the development of C-OPLL.
Objective: To ameliorate the clinical decision-making process when debating between a ventral or dorsal cervical approach by elucidating whether post-operative dysphagia be regarded as a complication or a transient side effect.
Methods: A literature review of studies comparing complication rates following ventral and dorsal cervical approaches was performed. A stratified complication rate excluding dysphagia was calculated and discussed.