Full-endoscopic decompression for thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum: surgical techniques and clinical outcomes: A retrospective clinical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many complications are associated with thoracic open decompression surgery, such as dural tears and neurological deficits. The clinical outcomes are also not satisfactory. Full-endoscopic decompression of the lumbar spinal canal has achieved satisfactory results for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. This surgery may be used for the treatment of thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) under local anesthesia. The aim of our study is to introduce the surgical techniques used for full-endoscopic decompression for thoracic OLF and to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Methods

Fourteen patients with thoracic OLF (4 combined with dural ossification) underwent full-endoscopic decompression surgery. An interlaminar approach was performed. The anchoring m

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7598816 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature