Efficacy of Conical Laminoplasty After Thoracic Laminectomy

Conclusions: Conical laminoplasty is particularly useful in a case in which T-saw laminoplasty cannot be performed due to tumor expansion in the canal and ossification of the ligamentum flavum. Conical laminoplasty also preserves the posterior elements, which reduces the risk of worsening of kyphosis postoperatively.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Surgical Techniques Source Type: research