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...
Main Authors: | Samuel C Ohaegbulam, Wilfred C Mezue, Chika Anele Ndubuisi, Mark O Chikani, Ndubuisi D Achebe, Uwadiegwu A Erechukwu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
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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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