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Wang B, Qu R, Liu Z, Zhao N, Pan S, Chen X, Zhao Y, Dang L, Zhou H, Wei F, Sun Y, Zhou F, Jiang L. Comparison of Postoperative Pain and Surgical Outcomes Between Three Types of Modified Muscle-Sparing Laminoplasty and Conventional Laminoplasty for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy. Global Spine J 2024:21925682241265625. [PMID: 38910265 DOI: 10.1177/21925682241265625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare postoperative pain and surgical outcomes of open-door laminoplasty (LP) and three types of muscle-sparing laminoplasties, namely unilateral muscle-preservation laminoplasty (UL), spinous process splitting double-door laminoplasty (DL) and intermuscular "raising roof" laminoplasty (RL) for multilevel degenerative cervical myelopathy (MDCM). METHODS Consecutive MDCM patients underwent LP or modified laminoplasties (UL, DL, RL) in 2022 were enrolled. Patients' preoperative baseline data and surgical characteristics were collected. Postoperative transient pain (TP), the axial pain and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score and neck disability index (NDI) at 6-month and 12-month follow-up were documented. RESULTS A total of 154 MDCM patients were included and a 12-month follow-up was completed for 148 patients (LP: 36, UL:39, DL: 37, RL:36). No significant difference was observed in the baseline data. Four groups presented favorable and comparable surgical outcome. The RL group reported significantly the least severe TP on the first three days following surgery. However, no significant difference was found in the axial pain and axial symptoms at both follow-ups. After regression analysis, RL group exhibited significantly better efficacy in alleviating Day-1 TP (P = 0.047) and 6-month axial pain (P = 0.040). However, this superiority was not observed at 12-month follow-up. CONCLUSION All the three muscle-sparing laminoplasty procedures showed similar short-term surgical outcomes compared to LP. The RL procedure demonstrated superiority in alleviating TP and 6-month axial pain compared to LP. The RL and DL groups showed less C5 palsy compared to LP.
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- Ben Wang
- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Orthopedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Ruan C, Jiang W, Lu W, Wang Y, Hu X, Ma W. Incidence and Risk Factors for the Development of Axial Symptoms Following Posterior Single-Door Laminoplasty: A Retrospective Analysis. World Neurosurg 2024; 183:e603-e612. [PMID: 38185458 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Posterior single-door laminoplasty is a widely practiced clinical procedure, but the occurrence of postoperative axial syndrome (AS) remains a significant concern. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated with AS and develop a risk prediction model. METHODS Clinical data from 226 patients who underwent posterior single-door laminoplasty between June 2017 and June 2022 were collected. Through Logistic model analysis, the risk factors of AS are clarified and the intensity of each risk factor is explained in the form of forest plot. Subsequently, we constructed a predictive model and plotted receiver operating characteristic curves to assess the model's predictive value. RESULTS In the end, 87 cases were diagnosed with AS, resulting in an incidence rate of 38.5%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that preoperative encroachment rate of anterior spinal canal (pre-op ERASC), intraoperative facet joints destruction, intraoperative open-door angle, postoperative loss of cervical curvature, and postoperative loss of cervical range of motion were independent risk factors for AS. Conversely, preoperative cervical curvature (pre-op CC) and postoperation early function training were protective factors against AS. The Youden index indicated that the cutoff values for pre-op ERASC and pre-op CC were 26.6°and 16.5, respectively. The risk prediction model for AS was constructed and a nomogram was plotted. The model has high clinical value. CONCLUSIONS Pre-op ERASC, pre-op CC, intraoperative facet joints destruction, intraoperative open-door angle, postoperative loss of cervical curvature, postoperative loss of cervical range of motion, and postoperation early function training are independent influencing factors for AS occurrence. The risk model has good practicability.
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- Chaoyue Ruan
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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Ruan C, Jiang W, Lu W, Wang Y, Hu X, Ma W. Analysis of risk factors for axial symptoms after posterior cervical open-door laminoplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:954. [PMID: 38082364 PMCID: PMC10714461 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04426-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laminoplasty (LP), a procedure commonly used to treat cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), often results in the development of axial symptoms (AS) postoperatively. This study aims to analyze the risk factors associated with the occurrence of AS after LP. METHODS We collected and evaluated clinical data from 264 patients with CSM who underwent LP treatment at our institution from January 2018 to January 2022 through a single-center retrospective study. Of the patients, 153 were male and 111 were female, with an average age of 58.1 ± 6.7 years. All patients underwent C3-7 posterior laminoplasty. Based on the occurrence of postoperative axial symptoms, the patients were divided into an AS group and a non-AS group. General information, including age, gender, disease duration, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, postoperation early function training, and collar-wearing time, was recorded and compared between the two groups. Surgical-related data, such as operative segments, surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative facet joint destruction, and destruction of the C7 spinous process muscle insertion, were also compared. Imaging data, including preoperative cervical curvature, cervical range of motion, preoperative encroachment rate of the anterior spinal canal, and angle of laminar opening, were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors for the development of AS after LP, and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves were utilized to explore the optimal preoperative parameters. RESULTS All 264 patients successfully underwent surgery and were followed up for an average of 19.5 ± 6.8 months. At the 6-month follow-up, 117 patients were diagnosed with AS, resulting in an incidence rate of 40.2%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that preoperative encroachment rate of anterior spinal canal (Pre-op ERASC), intraoperative facet joints destruction (Intra-op FJD), intraoperative open-door angle (Intra-op OA), destroy the C7 spinous process muscle insertion (Destroy C7 SPMI), postoperative loss of cervical curvature (Post-op LCC), and postoperative loss of cervical range of motion (Post-op LCROM) were independent risk factors for AS. Conversely, preoperative cervical curvature (Pre-op CC) and postoperation early function training (Post-op EFT) were protective factors against AS. According to the ROC curve, the cutoff values for preoperative anterior spinal canal occupation rate and preoperative cervical curvature were 28.5% and 16.5°, respectively. When the preoperative anterior spinal canal occupation rate was greater than 28.5% or the preoperative cervical curvature was less than 16.5°, AS was more likely to occur after surgery. CONCLUSION High preoperative anterior spinal canal occupation rate, facet joint damage during surgery, C7 spinous process muscle stop point damage, larger angle of laminar opening, and greater postoperative cervical curvature loss and cervical range of motion loss are associated with an increased risk of developing AS after cervical laminoplasty. Conversely, a larger preoperative cervical curvature and early postoperative functional exercises can help reduce the occurrence of AS.
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- Chaoyue Ruan
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China.
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Wei W, Wang T, Li J, Liu J, Mao K, Pan C, Li H, Zhao Y. Biomechanical effects of iatrogenic muscle-ligaments complex damage on adjacent segments following posterior lumbar interbody fusion: A finite element analysis. Int J Artif Organs 2023; 46:562-568. [PMID: 37864511 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231203586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the biomechanical effects of proximal iatrogenic muscle-ligaments complex (MLC) damage on adjacent segments following posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) by finite element (FE) analysis. METHODS The multifidus muscle force was loaded in the validated intact lumbosacral finite element model. Based on whether undergoing PLIF or the proximal MLC damage, three models were established. Range of motion (ROM) and the maximum von Mises (VM) stress of adjacent segments were analyzed, as well as the average muscle force and work capacity in four loading directions. RESULTS PLIF results in significant changes in ROM and stress. ROM changed significantly in the upper adjacent segment, the PLIF model changed the most in extension, and the largest change in the lower adjacent segment occurred after MLC damage. The VM stress of the upper adjacent segment occurred in extension of the PLIF model, and that of the lower adjacent segment occurred in rotation after MLC damage. In flexion, ROM, and stress of the damaged MLC fusion model were significantly increased compared with the normal and PLIF models, there was a stepwise amplification. The average muscle force comparison of three models was 5.8530, 12.3185, and 13.4670 N, respectively. The total work capacity comparison was close to that of muscle force. CONCLUSION PLIF results in increased ROM and the VM stress of adjacent segments, the proximal MLC damage will aggravate this change. This may increase the risk of ASD and chronic low back pain. Preserving the proximal MLC reduces the biomechanical effects on adjacent segments.
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- Wei Wei
- Department of Orthopaedics Ⅱ, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation 731 Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Ⅱ, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation 731 Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Medical Endoplants, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Laboratory of Functional Medical Materials and Instruments, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center for Medical Endoplants, Beijing, China
- Beijing Engineering Laboratory of Functional Medical Materials and Instruments, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Iseda K, Takahashi K, Nakajima M. Indication of C2-C7 Cervical Laminoplasty with Muscle and Ligament Preservation in Patients with Kyphosis. World Neurosurg 2023; 175:e44-e54. [PMID: 36906084 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cervical laminoplasty is generally not indicated in patients with kyphosis because of poor outcomes. Therefore, data on the effectiveness of posterior structure-preserving techniques in patients with kyphosis are limited. This study investigated how laminoplasty with muscle and ligament preservation can benefit patients with kyphosis via risk factor analyses of postoperative complications. METHODS Clinicoradiological outcomes of 106 consecutive patients, including patients with kyphosis, who had undergone C2-C7 laminoplasty in a muscle- and ligament-preserving fashion, were retrospectively analyzed. Surgical outcomes, including neurological recovery, were assessed, and sagittal parameters were measured on radiographs. RESULTS Surgical outcomes of patients with kyphosis were comparable to outcomes of other patients except for axial pain (AP), which was significantly more frequent in patients with kyphosis. Moreover, AP was significantly associated with alignment loss (AL) >0°. Substantial local kyphosis (local kyphosis angle >10°) and greater value of range of motion (ROM) during flexion minus ROM during extension were identified as risk factors for AP and AL >0°, respectively. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis indicated ROM during flexion minus ROM during extension cutoff value of 0.7° for predicting AL >0° in patients with kyphosis (sensitivity: 77%; specificity: 84%). Substantial local kyphosis combined with ROM during flexion minus ROM during extension >0.7° had 56% sensitivity and 84% specificity for predicting AP in patients with kyphosis. CONCLUSIONS Although patients with kyphosis had a significantly higher incidence of AP, C2-C7 cervical laminoplasty with muscle and ligament preservation may not be contraindicated in selected patients with kyphosis by risk stratification for AP and AL using newly identified risk factors.
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- Keiichi Iseda
- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Liang Z, Xu G, Liu T, Zhong Y, Mo F, Li Z. Quantitatively biomechanical response analysis of posterior musculature reconstruction in cervical single-door laminoplasty. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2023; 233:107479. [PMID: 36933316 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2023.107479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The current trend of laminoplasty is developing toward the goal of muscle preservation and minimum tissue damage. Given this, muscle-preserving techniques in cervical single-door laminoplasty have been modified with protecting the spinous processes at the sites of C2 and/or C7 muscle attachment and reconstruct the posterior musculature in recent years. To date, no study has reported the effect of preserving the posterior musculature during the reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the biomechanical effect of multiple modified single-door laminoplasty procedures for restoring stability and reducing response level on the cervical spine. METHODS Different cervical laminoplasty models were established for evaluating kinematics and response simulations based on a detailed finite element (FE) head-neck active model (HNAM), including ① C3 - C7 laminoplasty (LP_C37), ② C3 - C6 laminoplasty with C7 spinous process preservation (LP_C36), ③ C3 laminectomy hybrid decompression with C4 - C6 laminoplasty (LT_C3 + LP_C46) and ④ C3 - C7 laminoplasty with unilateral musculature preservation (LP_C37 + UMP). The laminoplasty model was validated by the global range of motion (ROM) and percentage changes relative to the intact state. The C2 - T1 ROM, axial muscle tensile force, and stress/strain levels of functional spinal units were compared among the different laminoplasty groups. The obtained effects were further analysed by comparison with a review of clinical data on cervical laminoplasty scenarios. RESULTS Analysis of the locations of concentration of muscle load showed that the C2 muscle attachment sustained more tensile loading than the C7 muscle attachment, primarily in flexion-extension (FE) and in lateral bending (LB) and axial rotation (AR), respectively. Simulated results further quantified that LP_C36 primarily produced 10% decreases in LB and AR modes relative to LP_C37. Compared with LP_C36, LT_C3 + LP_C46 resulted in approximately 30% decreases in FE motion; LP C37 + UMP also showed a similar trend. Additionally, when compared to LP_C37, LT_C3 + LP_C46 and LP C37 + UMP reduced the peak stress level at the intervertebral disc by at most 2-fold as well as the peak strain level of the facet joint capsule by 2-3-fold. All these findings were well correlated with the result of clinical studies comparing modified laminoplasty and classic laminoplasty. CONCLUSIONS Modified muscle-preserving laminoplasty is superior to classic laminoplasty due to the biomechanical effect of the posterior musculature reconstruction, with a retained postoperative ROM and loading response levels of the functional spinal units. More motion-sparing is beneficial for increasing cervical stability, which probably accelerates the recovery of postoperative neck movement and reduces the risk of the complication for eventual kyphosis and axial pain. Surgeons are encouraged to make every effort to preserve the attachment of the C2 whenever feasible in laminoplasty.
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- Z Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China; College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi 530023, China
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- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi 530023, China.
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Yin X, Luo K, Jin Y, Liu Y, Wang Y, Liu M, Liu P. Role of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Complex in Spinal Deformity Secondary to Surgical Resection of the Intradural Tumor. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:819-828. [PMID: 36720712 PMCID: PMC9977598 DOI: 10.1111/os.13636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In most cases, complete resection of the intradural tumor is accompanied by long-term neurological complications. Postoperative spinal deformity is the most common complication after surgical resection of intradural tumors, and posterior longitudinal ligament complex (PLC) plays an important role in postoperative spinal deformity. In this study, we investigated the role of PLC in spinal deformity after the surgical treatment of intradural tumors. METHODS We analyzed the data of 218 consecutive patients who underwent intradural tumor resection from 2000 to 2018 in this retrospective study. Before 2010, patients underwent laminoplasty without maintaining the integrity of PLC (laminoplasty group, n = 155). After 2010, patients performed single-port laminoplasty to maintain the integrity of PLC (laminoplasty retain posterior ligament complex group, n = 63). The score of quality of life, painful cortex, spinal cord movement, progressive kyphosis or scoliosis, perioperative morbidity, and neurological results were analyzed in the laminoplasty group and laminoplasty retain posterior ligament complex group. The distributed variable was shown as mean ± standard deviation and an independent t-test or one-way analysis of variance was calculated. RESULTS There are 155 patients (71.1%) included in the laminoplasty group, and 63 patients (28.9%) in the laminoplasty retain posterior ligament complex group. The average age of patients was 42 ± 2.3 years, and the average modified McCormick score was 2. There were 158 (72.4%) patients with intramedullary tumors and 115 (52.7%) patients with extramedullary tumors. The length of hospital stays (8 days vs. 6 days; p = 0.023) and discharge to inpatient rehabilitation (48.4% vs. 26.9%; p = 0.012) were significantly lower in the laminoplasty retain posterior ligament complex group than the laminoplasty group. There was no significant difference in the risk of progressive deformity between the two groups at 18 months after surgery (relative risk 0.12; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.43-1.25; p = 0.258) and at 20 months after surgery (relative risk 0.24; 95% CI 0.21-2.1). CONCLUSION Laminoplasty retains posterior ligament complex showed no impact on the spinal deformities compared with laminoplasty, but significantly improved the postoperative spinal activity, alleviated pain symptoms, and reduced hospital recovery time.
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- Xiang Yin
- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA (Daping Hospital)Army Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Wu W, Zhang S, Yan T. Initial clinical experiences of the muscle-preserving double door cervical laminoplasty with adjustable mini plates. Front Surg 2023; 9:1049937. [PMID: 36726947 PMCID: PMC9885206 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1049937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Shirashi's double door laminoplasty method was a popular decompression procedure for cervical myelopathy. In this paper, we introduced a modified double door laminoplasty based on Shirashi's method with preliminary results. This study retrospectively analyzed 22 patients who underwent modified double door laminoplasty. During procedure, a single segment of the unilateral lamina was separated from the cervical semispinalis muscle and the multifidus muscle space for the preparation of lamina groove. A self-developed mini titanium plate was used to fix the inner side of the spinous process to complete the fixation after open-door process. The VAS, JOA scores and QoL scale were recorded for pain assessment, neurological and functional recovery. The overall curvature and range of motion of C2-C7 were measured with x-ray images. Changes in sagittal diameter of spinal canal were measured by CT scans. MRI was used to measure the cross-sectional area of cervical paravertebral muscles. All 22 patients successfully recovered with this procedure. The mean operation time, blood loss and follow-up durations were 117 ± 25 min, 149 ± 32 ml and 16.1 ± 3.6 months respectively. The preoperative, 3-month postoperative and 12-month postoperative JOA scores were 9.35 ± 3.25, 13.74 ± 4.86 and 15.73 ± 5.19 respectively. with improvement rates of 57.4% and 83.4%. Mean VAS scores before, 3 months after and 12 months after surgery were 1.81 ± 0.79, 2.82 ± 1.56 and 2.18 ± 1.34 respectively. The C2-7 lordotic angle and overall range of motion shows no statistical difference preoperatively and 12 post-surgery. The average sagittal diameter of the cervical spinal canal was enlarged from 9.15 ± 1.55 mm to 14.25 ± 1.46 mm. The average area of cervical paravertebral volume measured preoperatively and 3 months post operation was 84% of pre-operative value respectively. This value was improved to 93% of the preoperative value at 12 months post-surgery. This paper introduced initial experience on a modified posterior cervical double-door laminoplasty that was based on Shirashi's method, featuring creating bilateral laminar grooves on both sides and fixing central gap with self-developed mini plates. This procedure prevented obvious axial symptoms and improved patients' quality of life, which provided a baseline for further research with larger cohorts.
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Huang X, Liu D, Yang Y, Qiu H, Ma Z, Lei W, Zhang Y. A novel surgical technique for cervical laminoplasty in patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A case report and literature review. Front Surg 2023; 10:1078138. [PMID: 36936646 PMCID: PMC10020498 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1078138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Cervical laminoplasty is a posterior-based surgical decompression technique for the treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) that may improve the preservation of cervical mobility, spinal canal structure, and natural lordosis. Although this procedure is considered to be comparatively safe, with fewer complications than those seen with laminectomy, several postoperative problems have been noted, including axial neck pain, C5 nerve palsy, and failed resolution of radiculopathy. Hence, various modifications have been made to improve the safety and effectiveness of this technique. Here, we report the case of a 74-year-old man with multilevel CSM who underwent posterior cervical laminoplasty in the C3-C7 segments using a novel surgical technique, termed alternating-side cervical laminoplasty. Preoperative and postoperative assessments, including visual analog scale, modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association, neck disability index scores, and imaging data, were collected and analyzed. The results of a 5-year follow-up indicated that the patient recovered well, with no development of axial neck pain. This is the first report of this modified open-door laminoplasty, which we propose may be a better surgical option for preventing postoperative axial neck pain in patients with multilevel CSM. Additionally, opening the laminae on the alternating sides during laminoplasty could provide a flexible approach to complete decompression on different radiculopathy sides.
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- Correspondence: Wei Lei Yang Zhang
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Wang W, Xue C, Ma X, Feng H, Ma Z, Guan X, Chen X, Zhang X. Extension of decompression to C2 doesn't affect the spinal sagittal parameters compared with standard open-door laminoplasty. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32532. [PMID: 36595870 PMCID: PMC9794331 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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We modified and extended laminoplasty to the upper cervical spine on patients with canal stenosis associated with upper cervical spinal ossified lesions. However, whether the extended decompression range of laminoplasty can cause further effects on cervical stability is rarely studied at present. A retrospective study to analyze the relationship between the surgical levels and cervical sagittal parameters effects was performed in patients with cervical spondylosis myelopathy who had undergone posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty with/without extending to C2. In total, 64 patients were divided into 2 groups according to the surgical levels. Radiologic outcomes of occipito-cervical angle (C0-2 Cobb angle), CL C27 Cobb angle, cervical sagittal vertical alignment, T1-Slope (T1S), T1S minus CL (T1S-CL), spino-cranial angle and center of the sella turcica-C7 SVA (St-SVA) were evaluated on lateral X-rays of the cervical spine at pre-operation, post-operation, and 2-year follow-up. The patient's health-related quality of life was obtained including neck disability index, Japanese orthopaedic association scores, and visual analog scale. Changes in sagittal parameters were observed in both groups after surgery. T1S, cervical sagittal vertical alignment, and T1S-CL significantly increased and CL decreased in 2 groups of patients postoperative. After a 2-year follow-up period, the C0-2 Cobb angle was found to increase compared to preoperative records. In addition, there were no significant differences in spino-cranial angle and st-SVA between preoperative and 2 years follow-up measurements. Health-related quality of life was improved in both groups and was not significantly different. Herein, the parameters indicated a tilting forward of the lower cervical spine and a more lordotic upper cervical spine to maintain a horizontal gaze in patients. However, C2 to 7 laminoplasty was performed to achieve satisfactory clinical results without significantly changing the spinal sagittal parameters.
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- Wenxuan Wang
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- * Correspondence: Xun Ma, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China (e-mail: )
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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Biomechanical behaviour of tension-band-reconstruction titanium plate in open-door laminoplasty: a study based on finite element analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:851. [PMID: 36076212 PMCID: PMC9454233 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05804-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate and evaluate the biomechanical behaviour of tension-band-reconstruction (TBR) and ordinary titanium plates in open-door laminoplasty by finite element (FE) analysis. METHODS TBR titanium plate and ordinary titanium plate were implanted into a validated finite element model of healthy adult cervical vertebrae. Among them, 5 ordinary titanium plate were used in model A, 2 TBR titanium plates and 3 ordinary titanium plates were used in model B, and 5 TBR titanium plates were used in model C. The same loading conditions was applied identically to all models. Range of motion (ROM) of the vertebral body, stress distribution of the titanium plate and intradiscal pressure (IDP) were compared in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation. RESULTS The ROM of model B and C was similar in flexion and extension, and both were smaller than that of model A. The highest von Mises stress in the titanium plate appears is in model C. The IDP in C2/3 was significantly higher than that in other segments in flexion. There was no significant difference in IDP among three models in left lateral bending and left axial rotation. CONCLUSION Application of TBR titanium plate in open-door laminoplasty can reduced ROM in flexion, extension and axial rotation of the cervical vertebrae. But the increase of stress in TBR titanium plate could lead to higher risk of adverse events such as titanium plate deformation. Moreover, compared with complete TBR titanium plate, the combination of TBR titanium plate for C3 and C7 with ordinary titanium plate for the other vertebrae largely reduce the stress of the titanium plates by ensuring stability. The proposed FE model (C2-T1) exhibits a great potential in evaluating biomechanical behaviour of TBR titanium plate for open-door laminoplasty.
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Guo Q, Xu Y, Fang Z, Guan H, Xiong W, Li F. Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Two Modified Open-door Laminoplasties Based on a Novel Paraspinal Approach for Treatment of Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2022; 47:E222-E232. [PMID: 34559765 PMCID: PMC8865210 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A case-control study. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of two modified laminoplasties (LPs) based on a novel paraspinal approach for treating multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA No laminoplasty through a natural intermuscular plane mimicking Wiltse approach to minimize intraoperative injury to extensor muscles has ever been developed and studied. METHODS Ninety-two patients were enrolled, including patients treated with either modified LP and patients treated with concurrent conventional LP. Operation time, blood loss, and complications were recorded. Clinical outcomes were evaluated by VAS, JOA scores, and recovery rate. Cervical sagittal alignment was measured on cervical radiographs. Spinal canal expansion was assessed on CT scans. Cross-sectional area (CSA) and atrophy rate (AR) of cervical deep extensors were evaluated on MRI. RESULTS The average follow-up duration was 33.05, 31.55, 33.02, and 32.52 months, respectively in each group. Compared to concurrent conventional procedure, unilateral muscle-preserving procedure displayed similar, whereas bilateral muscle-preserving procedure showed significantly increased operation time and blood loss; each modified procedure resulted in comparable and satisfied perioperative clinical scores, spinal canal expansion while achieving significantly lower axial pain incidence, better cervical lordosis maintenance, and better deep extensor preservation. AR of deep extensors on the open side was significantly lower than that on the hinge side. Bilateral paraspinal approach demonstrated significantly better muscle-preservation on the open side and increased operation duration, with similar clinical scores, axial pain incidence, cervical lordosis maintenance, and spinal canal expansion compared to unilateral paraspinal approach. Loss of cervical lordosis was strongly correlated with AR of deep extensors. CONCLUSION Paraspinal approach is a good manner to protect deep extensor muscles; the two modified LPs have similar effects on clinical outcomes.Level of Evidence: 3.
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- Qian Guo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biological Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Lin Q, Lin T, Wang Z, Chen G, Liu W. Safety and Effectiveness of Modified Expansive Open-door Laminoplasty Using a Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel Compared With a High-speed Drill. Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E223-E229. [PMID: 33979104 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective study. OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of ultrasonic bone scalpel (UBS) and high-speed drill (HSD) in modified expansive open-door laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The traditional methods of decompression mostly use HSD and laminectomy forceps to lift the lamina. As a new type of bone cutting instrument, UBS has the advantages of good tissue selectivity, bone cutting accuracy, good hemostasis, cold cutting, and easy operation, leading to its popular use in surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-two patients who underwent modified expansive open-door laminoplasty for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy were included in this study. They were divided into HSD and UBS groups (n=18 and 24, respectively). Data on demographics, operation duration, blood loss, postoperative drainage, extubation time, length of stay, cost of hospitalization, and complications were collected and compared. Modified Japanese Orthopedic Association score, visual analog scale, Neck Disability Index, and axial symptoms were also recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The blood loss in the UBS group was 255.4±217.5 mL, which was lower than that in the HSD group (490.6±389.4 mL, P=0.030). The cost of hospitalization was similar between the 2 groups. The operative time and postoperative drainage did not significantly differ (P>0.05). The modified Japanese Orthopedic Association score, visual analog scale score, and Neck Disability Index score after surgery were better than those before surgery (P<0.05), but no significant difference existed between the 2 groups in each period (P>0.05). No significant difference existed in the incidence of axial symptoms and other complications (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The application of the UBS to modified open-door laminoplasty resulted in a safe and effective decompression effect and reduced blood loss without increasing cost benefit.
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- Qin Lin
- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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Siasios I, Samara E, Fotiadou A, Tsoleka K, Vadikolias K, Mantatzis M, Birbilis T. The Role of Cervical Muscles Morphology in the Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease: Clinical Correlations Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies. J Clin Med Res 2021; 13:367-376. [PMID: 34394779 PMCID: PMC8336945 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr4551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cervical spine musculature still remains a less studied component of the cervical spine anatomical compartments, although it plays a significant role in the mobility of the head and the preservation of cervical spine alignment. The goal of this study was to extract any significant information from the literature regarding the role of cervical spine muscles morphology in the outcome of surgically treated patients for degenerative disc disease (DDD) based on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. Eleven clinical case series were found, from which four were prospective and seven were retrospective. Six studies were concentrated on anterior approaches and five studies on posterior approaches in the cervical spine. In posterior approaches aiming at the preservation of muscles attachments and overall less surgical manipulations, results on cervical lordosis, axial pain and patient’s functionality were found superior to traditional laminectomies. The study of cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of deep paraspinal muscles in the cervical spine could add significant information for the spine surgeon such as the prediction of adjacent level disease (ALD), fusion failure, axial pain persistence, postoperative cervical alignment and patient’s postoperative functionality. It seems that MRI studies focusing on muscle layers of the cervical spine could add significant information for the spinal surgeon regarding the final surgical outcome in terms of pain and function expression. Larger multicenter clinical studies are a necessity in defining the role of the muscle component of the cervical spine in the surgical treatment of DDD.
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- Ioannis Siasios
- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Department of Neurosurgery, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Greece
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Chen H, Liu H, Deng Y, Gong Q, Wang B, Ding C. [Effect of modified lateral mass screws implantation strategy on axial symptoms in cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2021; 35:445-452. [PMID: 33855828 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Objective To investigate the effect of modified lateral mass screws implantation strategy on axial symptoms in cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty. Methods A clinical data of 166 patients, who underwent cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty between August 2011 and July 2016 and met the selection criteria, was retrospective analyzed. Among them, 81 patients were admitted before August 2014 using the traditional mini-plate placement and lateral mass screws implantation strategy (control group), and 85 patients were admitted after August 2014 using modified lateral mass screws implantation strategy (modified group). There was no significant difference in the gender composition, age, clinical diagnosis, disease duration, diseased segment, and preoperative Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Neck Disability Index (NDI), cervical curvature and range of motion, spinal canal diameter and cross-sectional areas, and Pavlov's value between the two groups ( P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, the number of facet joints penetrated by lateral mass screws, effectiveness evaluation indexes (JOA score and improvement rate, VAS score, NDI), imaging evaluation indexes (cervical curvature and range of motion, spinal canal diameter and cross-sectional areas, Pavlov's value, and lamina open angle), and complications were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results The modified group had shorter operation time and lower intraoperative blood loss than the control group ( P<0.05). There were 121 (29.9%, 121/405) and 10 (2.4%, 10/417) facet joints penetrated by lateral mass screws in control and modified groups, respectively; and the difference in incidence was significant ( χ 2=115.797, P=0.000). Eighteen patients in control group had 3 or more facet joints penetrated while no patients in modified group suffered 3 or more facet joint penetrated. The difference between the two groups was significant ( P=0.000). All patients were followed up, the follow-up time was (28.7±4.9) months in modified group and (42.4±10.7) months in control group, showing significant difference ( t=10.718, P=0.000). The JOA score, VAS score, and NDI at last follow-up of the two groups were significantly improved compared with preoperative ( P<0.05); there was no significant difference in JOA score and improvement rate and VAS score between the two groups ( P>0.05), but the NDI was significantly lower in modified group than in control group ( P<0.05). There were significant differences in cervical curvature and range of motion, spinal canal diameter, Pavlov's value, and cross-sectional areas at last follow-up when compared with those before operation in both groups ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the above indicators and lamina open angle between the two groups ( P>0.05). The modified group has a relative lower axial symptom rate (23/85, 27.1%) than the control group (27/81, 33.3%), but the difference was not significant ( Z=-1.446, P=0.148). There was no significant differences between the two groups in the incidences of C 5 nerve root palsy, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, wound infection, and lung or urinary tract infection ( P>0.05). Conclusion In the cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty, the modified lateral mass screws implantation strategy can effectively reduce the risk of lateral mass screw penetrated to the cervical facet joints, and thus has a positive significance in avoiding the axial symptoms caused by facet joint destruction.
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- Hua Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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STUDY DESIGN Case report. OBJECTIVE To summarize the clinical manifestations and treatment of Factor XI deficiency in a patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Factor XI deficiency is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by reduced levels and insufficient activity of a coagulation factor XI. It is claimed to be associated with prominent bleeding in case of trauma and surgery irrelevant to the FXI level. This is the first ever case of a patient with factor XI deficiency with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. METHODS A case was investigated retrospectively and the relevant literature was reviewed. RESULTS A 66-year-old man with a 2-months history of lack of finger dexterity and gait disturbance was referred to our department. He did not have a history of bleeding or coagulation disorder nor did his family. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine revealed spinal canal stenosis at C3/4 to C5/6 and intramedullary hyperintensity at C3/4 on the :T2 weighted image (T2WI). Preoperative examination revealed no abnormal findings but a severe prolonged activated partial-thromboplastin time (APTT) of 139.8 seconds. Coagulation factor activity assay revealed severe deficiency of factor XI (<0.1%). In accordance with hematologist's recommendation, four units of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) were transfused on the day before surgery and APTT assayed early morning on the day of surgery was 70.5 seconds. An additional four units of FFP were transfused during the surgery and APTT was 60 seconds. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was discharged on the postoperative day 14. CONCLUSION Factor XI deficiency patients may develop excessive bleeding after trauma or surgery. Preoperative examination with prolonged APTT should be pursued until a diagnosis of is made. Under diagnosis of Factor XI deficiency, meticulous attentions are required for perioperative bleeding management including postoperative hematoma in spinal surgery.Level of Evidence: 5.
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Hernández-Durán S, Zafar N, Behme D, Momber M, Rohde V, Mielke D, Fiss I. Volumetric analysis of bilateral spinal canal decompression via hemilaminectomy versus laminoplasty in cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:2069-2074. [PMID: 32583084 PMCID: PMC7415020 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04453-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a degenerative process of the cervical spine requiring surgical decompression to prevent neurological deterioration. While both anterior and posterior approaches yield satisfactory results, posterior decompression is preferred in cases of the multilevel disease. In 2015, we described a muscle-sparing, novel technique of bilateral osteoligamentous decompression via hemilaminectomy (OLD) for CSM. In this study, we investigate whether this technique offers comparable volumetric results to laminoplasty in terms of spinal canal enlargement and whether this technique can yield significant clinical improvement. Methods Patients undergoing OLD due to CSM were prospectively enrolled in this study and then matched to and compared with a historic cohort of patients with CSM treated by laminoplasty. An independent sample t test was performed to analyze whether the volumetric gain in the two separate groups was statistically significant. Patients in the OLD cohort were clinically evaluated with the mJOA score preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. To assess clinical improvement, a paired sample t test was performed. Results A total of 38 patients were included in the analysis: 19 underwent OLD and 19 underwent laminoplasty. Both groups were well matched in terms of sex, age, preoperative spinal canal volume, and involved levels. Both surgical methods yielded statistically significant volumetric gain in the cervical spinal canal, but a trend towards a greater volume gain was seen in the OLD group. In the OLD group, a statistically significant clinical improvement was also demonstrated. Conclusions Our study reveals that OLD can yield a comparable extent of decompression to laminoplasty in CSM while also delivering statistically significant clinical improvement.
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Lee YS, Lee S, Ko MJ, Cho DC, Kim KT. Preservation of Deep Cervical Extensor Muscle Volume: Comparison Between Conventional Open-Door and Muscle Preserving Laminoplasty Approaches in the Same Patients. World Neurosurg 2020; 141:e514-e523. [PMID: 32492549 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical laminoplasty techniques have been developed to reduce cervical kyphosis and postoperative axial neck pain and preserve the posterior cervical extensor muscles. We compared a unilateral conventional open approach (OA) and a contralateral muscle preserving approach (MPA) for laminoplasty in the same patients to determine differences in the preservation of the posterior cervical muscles after the 2 approaches. METHODS This study was a prospective observational study involving 44 patients who underwent laminoplasty with unilateral OA and contralateral MPA for cervical myelopathy from January 2005 to December 2013. The cross-sectional area (CSA) changes in the posterior cervical extensor muscles (multifidus, semispinalis cervicis, and semispinalis capitis muscles) were measured on computed tomography scan, both pre- and postoperatively. RESULTS Using an OA, the multifidus and semispinalis cervicis muscle preservation was 58.2% and 67.0%, but using an MPA, muscle preservation was 97% and 90.8% (P < 0.001 and P = 0.042), respectively. However, the CSA of the semispinalis capitis muscle did not differ significantly between the 2 groups. In terms of the level, conservation of the multifidus muscle was significantly different according to the approach at all levels, and the conservation of the deep extensor muscles was significantly different at the C3-4 level. CONCLUSIONS MPA was effective in preserving the volume of deep cervical extensor muscles and helping minimize postoperative musculoskeletal complications. In addition, muscle preservation was more effective at the C3-4 level.
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- Young-Seok Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
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