Anterior decompression for treatment of the mixed type of ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
- VernacularTitle:混合型颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的前路手术治疗
- Author:
Zhongkai FAN
;
Mingchao ZHANG
;
Deshui YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cervical spine,ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament,surgical operation,anterior decompression
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To explore the technique and effect of anterior cervical decompression for the treatment of the mixed type of ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament. [Methods]Data on 37 patients(24 males and 13 females,with mean age of 54.3 years) who underwent resection or floating of posterior longitudinal ligament were reviewed.The occupying rate of OPLL ranged 32%~85% with an average of 51.4%.The Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA) scores ranged 4 ~14 points with an average of 7.9 points before operation.[Results]The Mean follow-up duration was 16 months(range,6~36 months).The JOA scores were 10.3 and 11.1 at 3 and 12 months after surgery.The results were excellent in 72.7% and good in 78.8%.[Conclusion]The resection of the longitude ligament and floating in anterior cervical decompression is a safe and effective treatment for the mixed type of ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament.
