Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4): 522-527.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2019.04.006

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Modified open-door laminoplasty with C3 laminectomy and reconstruction of C4-7 spinous processes

Zhang Genai, Hou Yu, Chen Yingchun, Ding Lixiang   

  1. Department of Spinal Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, China
  • Received:2019-05-28 Online:2019-07-21 Published:2019-07-19
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Capital Clinical Application Research and Achievement Promotion Fund(Z151100004015068).

Abstract: Objective To improve the open-door laminoplasty based on the preservation of the semispinalis cervicis, and to investigate the curative effect and to explore whether the complications can be reduced. Methods Reconstruction group(45 cases) and common group (39 cases), followed up for 18-24 months. The range of motion, Japanese Orthopedic Association Scoring System (JOA) score and severity of axial symptoms were compared after surgery. Results There was no significant difference in the loss of range of motion between the two groups (9.4°±4.1° vs 11.6°±7.8°) and the recovery rate of JOA score (57.7% vs 54.4%) (P>0.05). However, there was a significant difference between the incidence of axial symptoms before and after surgery of the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Reconstruction of the spinous processes of C4-7 can further reduce the incidence of axial symptoms while retaining the C2 spinous process.

Key words: cervical spondylosis, laminoplasty, laminectomy

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