Modified Laminoplasty for Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: The Technique of Floating Laminoplasty

Modified Laminoplasty for Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: The Technique of Floating Laminoplasty

Background: Laminoplasty is an established alternative to laminectomy for posterior cervical decompression in spondylotic myelopathy. However, standard laminoplasty requires internal fixation, which is often not obtainable in developing countries. We present our experience with a technique of nonins...

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Main Authors: Samuel C Ohaegbulam, Wilfred C Mezue, Chika Anele Ndubuisi, Mark O Chikani, Ndubuisi D Achebe, Uwadiegwu A Erechukwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Cervical spondylosis
laminoplasty
ligamentous suspension
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2018;volume=24;issue=1;spage=1;epage=5;aulast=Ohaegbulam

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