The treatment of spondylotic cervical myelopathy by ventral discectomy. Long term results on 121 patients

1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Hamburger ◽  
Wolfgang Lanksch ◽  
Reinhard Oeckler ◽  
Christoph Bachmann
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Spondylotic Cervical Myelopathy

Long-term results of expansive open-door laminoplasty for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuto Ogawa ◽  
Yoshiaki Toyama ◽  
Kazuhiro Chiba ◽  
Morio Matsumoto ◽  
Masaya Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Open Door ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Anterior Posterior ◽  
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Object. Numerous surgical procedures have been developed for treatment of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) of the cervical spine, and these can be performed via three approaches: anterior, posterior, or combined anterior—posterior. The optimal approach in cases involving OPLL-induced cervical myelopathy, however, remains controversial. To address this issue, the authors assessed the benefits and limitations of expansive open-door laminoplasty for OPLL-related myelopathy by evaluating mid- and long-term clinical results. Methods. Clinical results obtained in 72 patients who underwent expansive open-door laminoplasty between 1983 and 1997 and who were followed for at least 5 years were assessed using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scoring system. The mean preoperative JOA score was 9.2 ± 0.4; at 3 years postoperatively, the JOA score was 14.2 ± 0.3 and the recovery rate (calculated using the Hirabayashi method) was 63.1 ± 4.5%, both having reached their highest level. These favorable results were maintained up to 5 years after surgery. An increase in cervical myelopathy due to progression of the ossified ligament was observed in only two of 30 patients who could be followed for more than 10 years. Severe surgery-related complications were not observed. Preoperative JOA score, age at the time of surgery, and duration between onset of initial symptoms and surgery affected clinical results. Conclusions. Mid-term and long-term results of expansive open-door laminoplasty were satisfactory. Considering factors that affected surgical results, early surgery is recommended for OPLL of the cervical spine.

Long-Term Results of the Anterior Floating Method for Cervical Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

Spine ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadashi Matsuoka ◽  
Isakichi Yamaura ◽  
Yoshiro Kurosa ◽  
Osamu Nakai ◽  
Shigeo Shindo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ◽  
Long Term Results

scholarly journals Long-term results of double-door laminoplasty using hydroxyapatite spacers in patients with compressive cervical myelopathy

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1560-1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Kimura ◽  
Atsushi Seichi ◽  
Hirokazu Inoue ◽  
Yuichi Hoshino
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Long Term Results

Long-term Results of Expansive Open-Door Laminoplasty for Cervical Myelopathy−Average 14-Year Follow-up Study

Spine ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (26) ◽  
pp. 2998-3005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Chiba ◽  
Yuto Ogawa ◽  
Ken Ishii ◽  
Hironari Takaishi ◽  
Masaya Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Open Door ◽  
Follow Up Study

Long-Term Results of Cervical Myelopathy Due to Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament With an Occupying Ratio of 60% or More

Spine ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahito Fujimori ◽  
Motoki Iwasaki ◽  
Shinya Okuda ◽  
Shota Takenaka ◽  
Masafumi Kashii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament ◽  
Long Term Results
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