Use of rapid prototyping drill template for the expansive open door laminoplasty: a cadaveric study

The expansive open-door laminoplasty (EOLP) has proven to be a safe and effective surgical intervention for patients suffered from neurological impairment due to bony cervical stenosis or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) [1 –3]. The trough preparation is a critical procedure for the success of the EOLP. Proper trough position on both sides and adequate bone removal on the hinge side were the two main aspects of successful trough preparation. Ideally, the trough position should be on the medial side of the facet joint [4].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - August 15, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Xin Rong, Beiyu Wang, Hua Chen, Chen Ding, Yuxiao Deng, Lipeng Ma, Yanzhao Ma, Hao Liu Source Type: research