One stage anteroposterior decompression and internal fixation for ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
- VernacularTitle:Ⅰ期前后联合入路脊髓减压病灶切除内固定治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症
- Author:
Zhanwang XU
;
Jianxin ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical vertebrae;
Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligaments;
Decompression, surgical
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2003;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate and analyze the results of one stage anteroposterior decompression and internal fixation for ossification of posterior longitudinal ligaments (OPLL). Methods One stage anteroposterior decompression and fixation was carried out from October 2001 to March 2004 in eight cases of OPLL including seven males and one female with age of 32-55 years (average 48.2 years). Results All cases were followed up for 6-30 months. According to criteria of Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA), the postoperative JOA score increased for 1-8 scores (mean 4.5 scores). The postoperative improvement rate of symptom was 50%. Conclusion One stage anteroposterior decompression and internal fixation is a good alternative method for treatment of OPLL, for it has advantages of complete decompression, reliable therapeutic effect and sound recovery.
