Cervical curvature, spinal cord MRIT2 signal, and occupying ratio impact surgical approach selection in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
H Liu, Y Li, Y Chen, W Wu, D Zou - European Spine Journal, 2013 - Springer
Objective Factors impacting surgical options and outcomes in patients with cervical
ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) were explored. Methods A …
ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) were explored. Methods A …
Is cervical lordosis relevant in laminoplasty?
Background context Laminoplasty aims to decompress the spinal cord and stabilize the
cervical spine in patients with multilevel cervical lesions. Not every patient with cervical …
cervical spine in patients with multilevel cervical lesions. Not every patient with cervical …
[HTML][HTML] Quantitative measures of functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with C5 palsy
PY Chang, RC Chan, YA Tsai, WC Huang… - Journal of the Chinese …, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: It is generally understood that postoperative C5 palsy can occur with
anterior or posterior decompression surgery, but functional measures of the palsy have not …
anterior or posterior decompression surgery, but functional measures of the palsy have not …
In vivo tracing of neural tracts in tiptoe walking Yoshimura mice by diffusion tensor tractography
M Takano, Y Komaki, K Hikishima, T Konomi… - Spine, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Basic imaging experiment. Objective. To determine whether in vivo diffusion
tensor tractography (DTT) can be used to evaluate the axonal disruption of the chronically …
tensor tractography (DTT) can be used to evaluate the axonal disruption of the chronically …
Application of the cervical subaxial anterior approach at C2 in select patients
Y Zhang, J Zhang, X Wang, D Chen, W Yuan - Orthopedics, 2013 - journals.healio.com
The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and radiographic indications of using
the subaxial anterior approach for decompression and fusion at C2. Anterior exposure at C2 …
the subaxial anterior approach for decompression and fusion at C2. Anterior exposure at C2 …
7 Posterior Cervical Decompression and Instrumentation for Cervical Myelopathy
HS Chhabra, N Patel, D Gautam - … Orthopedic Techniques Spine …, 2013 - books.google.com
Proper treatment selection is critical for the surgical management of cervical spondylotic
myelopathy (CSM). It involves selection of not only the right surgical candidate, but also the …
myelopathy (CSM). It involves selection of not only the right surgical candidate, but also the …
Surgery in multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Outcome analysis in a series of 65 patients
S Sinha, KB Shankar, SS Kale… - Indian Journal of …, 2013 - thieme-connect.com
Multi-segmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy (MS-CSM) can be dealt with by either
anterior or posterior approaches. The aim of study was to analyze the surgical outcomes of …
anterior or posterior approaches. The aim of study was to analyze the surgical outcomes of …