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  • Title: [Updates on ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament. Surgical outcome of anterior decompression and fusion for the ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine : a comparison with laminoplasty].
    Author: Iwasaki M, Sakaura H, Fujimori T, Yoshikawa H, Okuda S.
    Journal: Clin Calcium; 2009 Oct; 19(10):1486-92. PubMed ID: 19794258.
    Abstract:
    We retrospectively studied patients with cervical myelopathy due to OPLL to compare surgical outcome of anterior approach with that of laminoplasty. In patients with occupying ratio > or = 60%, the anterior approach yielded a better neurological outcome than laminoplasty. Although the anterior approach is technically demanding and has a higher incidence of surgery-related complications, it is preferable to laminoplasty for patients with occupying ratio of OPLL > or = 60%and/or hill-shaped ossification.
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