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Evid Based Spine Care J 2011; 2(3): 53-54
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267114
Selected Abstracts Delivered at the 9th Annual AOSpine North America Fellows Forum
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Patient and surgeon factors associated with postoperative kyphosis after laminoplasty

Joshua Ellwitz1 , Rolando Roberto2 , Munish Gupta2 , Vivek Mohan3 , Eric Klineberg2
  • 1 1HCMW Spine and Scoliosis Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • 2 2UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California, USA
  • 3 3Complete Orthopaedic Care, Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
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14 December 2011 (online)

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INTRODUCTION

Expansive cervical laminoplasty began its evolution in the 1970s in Japan for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy secondary to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament or cervical spondylosis. The goal of the procedure is to reduce the complications associated with the inherent destabilization associated with laminectomy while preserving cervical spine range of motion [1].

It has also been established in the literature that preoperative kyphotic deformity is a risk factor for poor surgical outcome and neurological recovery [2], [3]. We hypothesize that meticulous preservation of the interspinous ligaments may help prevent iatrogenic kyphosis.

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