We have located links that may give you full text access.
Postoperative neck symptoms of posterior approach for cervical compressive myelopathy: Expansive open-door laminoplasty vs. segmental partial laminectomy.
Fukushima Journal of Medical Science 2018 August 30
BACKGROUND: Laminoplasty is widely accepted as a standard treatment of cervical compressive myelopathy. However, due to the risk of postoperative complications such as neck symptoms, segmental partial laminectomy (SPL) is performed instead, which results in fewer postoperative symptoms. The aim of this study was to describe the difference in the incidence and severity of postoperative neck symptoms between traditional C3-C7 expansive open-door laminoplasty (ELAP) and SPL.
METHODS: A retrospective and comparative study was performed regarding neck complications following the two surgical procedures. Twenty patients underwent SPL, and an additional 20 age- and gender-matched patients underwent traditional C3-C7 ELAP. Preoperative and postoperative JOA scores were measured, and postoperative neck symptoms in both groups were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire, according to the Neck Pain and Disability Scale.
RESULTS: The total incidence of postoperative neck symptoms in the SPL group was similar to that in the ELAP group; however, the severity of symptoms was remarkably lower in the SPL group than in the ELAP group.
CONCLUSIONS: SPL seems to be a better procedure for reducing postoperative neck symptoms, when compared with C3-C7 ELAP.
METHODS: A retrospective and comparative study was performed regarding neck complications following the two surgical procedures. Twenty patients underwent SPL, and an additional 20 age- and gender-matched patients underwent traditional C3-C7 ELAP. Preoperative and postoperative JOA scores were measured, and postoperative neck symptoms in both groups were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire, according to the Neck Pain and Disability Scale.
RESULTS: The total incidence of postoperative neck symptoms in the SPL group was similar to that in the ELAP group; however, the severity of symptoms was remarkably lower in the SPL group than in the ELAP group.
CONCLUSIONS: SPL seems to be a better procedure for reducing postoperative neck symptoms, when compared with C3-C7 ELAP.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app