Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8804517 The Spine Journal 2018 26 Pages PDF
Abstract
Additional posterior foraminotomy with laminoplasty is likely to improve arm pain more significantly than laminoplasty alone by decompressing nerve roots. Also, performing posterior foraminotomy via multiple levels or bilaterally did not significantly affect segmental malalignment and instability. Therefore, when a laminoplasty is performed for CSM with radiculopathy, an additional posterior foraminotomy could be an efficient and safe treatment that improves both myelopathy symptoms and radicular arm pain.
Related Topics
Health Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Authors
, , , , , , , , , ,