Outcomes and Complications Following Laminectomy Alone for Thoracic Myelopathy due to Ossified Ligamentum Flavum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion. Thoracic myelopathy secondary to OLF can be treated with laminectomy. However, despite some improvement in JOA score, functional status remains poor postoperatively. Perioperative complications are common, with dural tears and CSF leaks occurring most frequently. OLF is an uncommon condition and more research is needed to better understand how we can improve the outcomes of laminectomy alone for the treatment of thoracic myelopathy due to OLF. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research