Approach-related complications after decompression for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Mario J. Cardoso; Tyler R. Koski; Aruna Ganju; John C. Liu

doi:10.3171/2011.1.FOCUS10278

Approach-related complications after decompression for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Mario J. Cardoso^*, Tyler R. Koski, Aruna Ganju, John C. Liu

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Neurological Surgery

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Abstract

The surgical management of compressive cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can be challenging. Traditionally, approach indications for decompression of cervical spondylotic myelopathy have been used. However, the postoperative complication profile after cervical OPLL decompression is unique and may require an alternative approach paradigm. The authors review the literature on approach-related OPLL complications and suggest a management strategy for patients with single-or multiple-segment OPLL with or without greater than 50% canal stenosis.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Neurosurgical focus
Volume	30
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3171/2011.1.FOCUS10278
State	Published - Mar 2011

Keywords

Cervical myelopathy
Complication
Decompression
Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

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Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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