Microendoscopic Posterior Decompression for Treating Thoracic Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Case Series

Microendoscopic Posterior Decompression for Treating Thoracic Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Case Series

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a relatively common cause of thoracic myelopathy. Surgical treatment is recommended for patients with myelopathy. Generally, open posterior decompression, with or without fusion, is selected to treat OLF. We...

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Main Authors: Satoshi Baba, Ryutaro Shiboi, Jyunichi Yokosuka, Yasushi Oshima, Yuichi Takano, Hiroki Iwai, Hirohiko Inanami, Hisashi Koga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
ossification of ligamentum flavum
thoracic myelopathy
microendoscopic spine surgery
minimally invasive
posterior decompression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/12/684

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