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Impact of Lamina Closure on Long-term Outcomes of Open-Door Laminoplasty in Patients With Cervical Myelopathy: Minimum 5-Year Follow-up Study
Spine, 07/05/2012
Matsumoto M et al. – Lamina closure did not significantly impact the long–term surgical outcomes of laminoplasty for cervical myelopathy. Although not statistically significant, the recovery rate tended to decline in the closure group compared with the nonclosure group during the long–term follow–up period, and the utilization of a laminar retention device to prevent the laminar closure should be considered.
