Alternate levels versus all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 cervical laminoplasty: a retrospective comparative study.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare radiological and clinical outcomes between alternate levels (C4 and C6) and all levels mini-plate fixation in C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty.

Methods: Ninety-six patients who underwent C3-6 unilateral open-door laminoplasty with alternate levels mini-plate fixation (54 patients in group A) or all levels mini-plate fixation (42 patients in group B) between September 2014 and September 2019 were reviewed in this study. Radiologic and clinical outcomes were assessed.

Bridging the cervicothoracic junction during posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a retrospective case series.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the surgical efficacy of crossing the cervicothoracic junction during posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion for the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).

Methods: From October 2009 to October 2017, 46 consecutive patients with multilevel cervical OPLL underwent posterior cervical laminectomy and crossing the cervicothoracic junction fusion were obtained in the study. Their medical records were retrospectively collected.

Relationship of Change in Cervical Curvature after Laminectomy with Lateral Mass Screw Fixation to Spinal Cord Shift and Clinical Efficacy.

Background And Study Aims:  Although laminectomy with lateral mass screw fixation (LCSF) is an effective surgical treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), loss of cervical curvature may result. This study aimed to investigate the effect of cervical curvature on spinal cord drift distance and clinical efficacy.

Patients And Methods:  We retrospectively analyzed 78 consecutive CSM patients with normal cervical curvature who underwent LCSF.

Modified grade 4 osteotomy for the correction of post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis: A retrospective study of 42 patients.

Many surgical procedures have been developed for the treatment of post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis. But there is a significant controversy over the ideal management. The aim of this study was to illustrate the technique of modified grade 4 osteotomy for the treatment of post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis and to evaluate clinical and radiographic results of patients treated with this technique.

Modified extrapedicular kyphoplasty for the treatment of lumbar compression fracture: Case report and technical note.

Rationale: Traditionally, transpedicular approach was used in the treatment of osteoporotic lumbar compression fracture. In order to avoid the risks of pedicle disruption and spinal canal intrusion, extrapedicular approache has been attempted. The aim of the article is to present the modified extrapedicular kyphoplasty technique for the treatment of osteoporotic lumbar compression fracture.

Modified grade 4 osteotomy for kyphosis due to old osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: Two case reports.

Rationale: The kyphosis caused by old osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture usually requires osteotomy to correct it. Various osteotomy techniques have been reported, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Patient Concerns: We reviewed 2 cases of old osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with kyphosis in our hospital.

Comparison of laminoplasty versus laminectomy and fusion in the treatment of multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Laminoplasty (LP) and laminectomy with fusion (LF) were recognized as two reliable and effective way in treating multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). However, there was no clear conclusion on which method is better. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the clinical results between LP and LF in the treatment of multilevel cervical OPLL.

Contralateral radiculopathy after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: A Case Series.

Rationale: Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is an effective treatment for patients with degenerative lumbar disc disorder. Contralateral radiculopathy, as a complication of TLIF, has been recognized in this institution, but is rarely reported in the literature.

Patient Concerns: In this article, we report 2 cases of contralateral radiculopathy after TLIF in our institution and its associated complications.

Vertebral column decortication for the management of sharp angular spinal deformity in Pott disease: Case report.

Rationale: Extremely sharp angular spinal deformity of healed tuberculosis can be corrected by vertebral column resection (VCR). However, the VCR techniques have many limitations including spinal column instability, greater blood loss, and greater risk of neurologic deficit.

Patient Concerns: We described a new spinal osteotomy technique to collect sharp angular spinal deformity in Pott disease.

The relationship between laminoplasty opening angle and increased sagittal canal diameter and the prediction of spinal canal expansion following double-door cervical laminoplasty.

Purpose: To clarify the relationship between laminoplasty opening angle (LOA) and the increase in sagittal canal diameter (SCD) in double-door cervical laminoplasty (DDCL) and to predict the increase in SCD using the resulting formula.

Methods: We analyzed 20 patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy who underwent DDCL between September 2010 and January 2013. The pre- and post-operative parameters of the cervical spinal canal were measured by computed tomography.