Factors Negatively Influencing Postoperative Improvement After Laminoplasty in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Conclusions: The SVA and T1 pelvic angle were significantly higher in the poor recovery group. A high preoperative SVA is an independent predictor for poor recovery after laminoplasty. Therefore, indications for laminoplasty in elderly DCM patients with a high preoperative SVA should be carefully considered. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research