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ArticleSurgical neurology international2020

Laminectomy versus open-door laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A clinical outcome analysis.

Mauro Dobran, Fabrizio Mancini, Riccardo Paracino, Simona Lattanzi, Lucia di Somma, Davide Nasi, Gianluca Bizzocchi, Denis Aiudi, Maurizio Iacoangeli

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Mauro DobranDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Fabrizio ManciniDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Riccardo ParacinoDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Simona LattanziDepartments of Neurology, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Lucia di SommaDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Davide NasiDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Gianluca BizzocchiDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Denis AiudiDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
Maurizio IacoangeliDepartments of Neurosurgery, University, Via Conca, Ancona, Marche, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundCervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is one of the most common diseases in the geriatric population. Decompressive laminectomy or laminoplasty is the predominant surgical procedure of choice, but there remains debate as to which procedure is optimal for managing CSM.

methodsHere, we retrospectively analyzed 64 patients with CSM undergoing laminectomy (39 patients) versus laminoplasty (25 patients). The data were collected included respective Japanese orthopedic association (JOA) scores, Nurick grades, and Visual analog scale (VAS) values preoperatively versus 12 months postoperatively.

resultsThe JOA score after 1 month improved in both groups utilizing laminectomy or laminoplasty. However, at 12 postoperative months, the JOA scores and Nurick grades showed greater improvement following laminoplasty, despite no differences in postoperative pain and complication rates.

conclusionPatients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing laminoplasty (25 patients) showed better 12-month postoperative outcomes (JOA scores and Nurick grades) versus those having laminectomies (39 patients).

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Cervical laminectomyCervical myelopathyCervical spondylotic myelopathyLaminoplastyOpen- door techniqueSpinal cord decompression

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PMID32363068
PMCPMC7193204

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