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ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2023

Combining Laminoplasty With Artificial Disc Replacement for the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy With Congenital Cervical Stenosis.

Zhao-Quan Liu, Cheng-Ta Hsieh, Chih-Ta Huang, Szu-Kai Hsu, Jing-Jing Fang, Chih-Ju Chang

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Article in International journal of spine surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Zhao-Quan LiuDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Cheng-Ta HsiehDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Chih-Ta HuangDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Szu-Kai HsuDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Jing-Jing FangDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Chih-Ju ChangDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan miklechang5639@gmail.com.
Cathay General Hospital · TWIndiana University School of MedicineNational Cheng Kung University · TW

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Abstract

backgroundCervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a very common and devastating spinal disease. Congenital cervical stenosis (CCS) is the most common cause. We aimed to elucidate the security, effectivity, and feasibility of surgery combining laminoplasty with artificial disc replacement (ADR) to treat CSM patients with radiculopathy, especially for preserving the range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine.

methodBetween August 2008 and April 2019, 39 patients with multiple CSM caused by CCS were enrolled in the present study. All patients received laminoplasty first and then ADR. We used a retrospective collection of data for evaluating the functional and radiologic outcomes, especially regarding preservation of ROM.

resultsEach patient underwent at least a 2-year postoperative follow-up. The Japanese Orthopedic Association score showed great improvements at 6 months. The ADR index-level ROM was preserved during follow-up. The subaxial Cobb angle could also be retained in the whole cervical spine, and the spinal canal diameter could be expanded by more than 52.6%. There were no severe complications or side effects, and no patients needed secondary surgery.

conclusionsWe aimed to treat multiple levels of CSM with adequate decompression without too many intervertebral disc replacements. We were able to expand the spinal canal directly for these patients with CCS and needed only 1- or 2-level ADR to treat them with associated radiculopathy. This combined surgical strategy was secure, effective, and was able to preserve the ROM of the cervical spine. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:

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artificial disccervical laminoplastycervical spondylotic myelopathycongenital cervical stenosisrange of motion

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PMID37253625
PMCPMC10478697
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