Anterior Decompression via a Single Posterior Approach Using the Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel for the Treatment of the Thoracic Segmental Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Report of Three Cases

Anterior Decompression via a Single Posterior Approach Using the Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel for the Treatment of the Thoracic Segmental Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Report of Three Cases

Introduction: Thoracic myelopathy due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL) is an indication for surgical treatment because the symptom is usually progressive. The surgery for T-OPLL is technically challenging for several reasons. Various operational procedures were develop...

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Main Authors: Motohiro Okada, Yukihiro Nakagawa, Munehito Yoshida, Hiroshi Yamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2022-01-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
Subjects:
thoracic opll
anterior decompression
posterior approach
ultrasonic bone scalpel
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/6/1/6_2021-0079/_pdf/-char/en

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