The biportal endoscopic posterior open-door laminoplasty with the use of mini-plate for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Biportal endoscopy, a newly developed technique rapidly applied in lumbar spine surgery, has recently been utilized for treating cervical spine diseases. We present a case of cervical spondylotic myelopathy managed with open-door laminoplasty fixed by mini-plate and performed with biportal endoscopy assistance.

Presentation of case

The patient, a 62-year-old woman, presented with gradually developing weakness in the lower extremities. CT and MR images showed cervical stenosis at C4-5 and C5-6. We performed a posterior open-door laminoplasty using biportal endoscopy assisted by a mini-plate. After completing the gutters on both sides of the hinge and open-door, we detached the spinous process from the lamina through endoscopic-guided burr grinding. The skin incis

SUBMITTER: Gong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388153 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature