Open-door laminoplasty in pediatric spinal neurosurgery

Multilevel laminotomy entails the risk of instability of the spine. In this paper we propose an application of the open-door laminoplasty technique in pediatric spinal neurosurgery. A standard laminotomy is performed at one side while a groove is drilled out at the other side to preserve the interna...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 1996-09, Vol.12 (9), p.551-552
Main Authors: KEHRLI, P, BERGAMASCHI, R, MAITROT, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Humans
Medical sciences
Neurosurgery - methods
Orthopedic surgery
Spinal Canal - surgery
Spine - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgical Flaps - methods
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Summary:Multilevel laminotomy entails the risk of instability of the spine. In this paper we propose an application of the open-door laminoplasty technique in pediatric spinal neurosurgery. A standard laminotomy is performed at one side while a groove is drilled out at the other side to preserve the internal periosteum of the lamina. This allows a rolling elevation without complete separation of the laminae. The advantages of such a method are discussed.
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/BF00261609