Axial symptoms after en bloc cervical laminoplasty

Yoshiharu Kawaguchi*, Hisao Matsui, Hirokazu Ishihara, Ryuichi Gejo, Osamu Yoshino

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Abstract

Eighty-two patients were evaluated after cervical laminoplasty to explore measures that could minimize future postoperative axial complaints. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A - severe postoperative axial symptoms, and Group B - mild axial complaints. Japanese Orthopaedic Association outcomes scores were similar for the two groups. Radiologic studies demonstrated greater restriction of range of motion in Group A patients who had undergone longer and more extensive surgical procedures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)392-395
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Spinal Disorders
Volume12
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Axial symptoms
  • Cervical spine
  • Decompressive laminoplasty

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

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