Postlaminectomy kyphosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-15-1998
Abstract
Postlaminectomy kyphosis is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of laminectomy performed to treat cervical myelopathy. The best strategy for prevention is awareness of the sagittal plane before surgery in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. An understanding of the biomechanical forces placed on the cervical spine, the normal structures contributing to stability and the underlying pathologic process helps in the prevention and ultimate treatment of postlaminectomy kyphosis. This is a review of the risk factors, biomechanics, work-up, and surgical treatment of postlaminectomy kyphosis.
Volume
23
Issue
24
First Page
2738
Last Page
2745
ISSN
0362-2436
Published In/Presented At
Albert, T. J., & Vacarro, A. (1998). Postlaminectomy kyphosis. Spine, 23(24), 2738–2745. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-199812150-00014
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
9879099
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article