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Impact of C3 Laminectomy On Cervical Sagittal Alignment In Cervical Laminoplasty
August 2025
Impact of C3 Laminectomy On Cervical Sagittal Alignment In Cervical Laminoplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Impact of C3 laminectomy on cervical sagittal alignment in cervical laminoplasty: a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between C3 laminectomy with C4-C6 laminoplasty and C3-C6 laminoplasty.
Spine J . 2023 Nov;23(11):1674-1683.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred twenty-two patients with cervical spon- dylotic myelopathy (CSM) or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) were randomized to C3 laminectomy + C4–C6 laminoplasty (LN; n=61) or C3–C6 laminoplasty (LP; n=61); modified intention-to-treat included 109 (LN n=51; LP n=58). The primary outcomes were C2–C7 Cobb angle (CA) and Neck Disability Index (NDI). Secondary outcomes...
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