OPEN-DOOR LAMINOPLASTY IN PEDIATRIC SPINAL NEUROSURGERY

Authors
KEHRLI P BERGAMASCHI R MAITROT D
Citation
P. Kehrli et al., OPEN-DOOR LAMINOPLASTY IN PEDIATRIC SPINAL NEUROSURGERY, Child's nervous system, 12(9), 1996, pp. 551-552
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology",Pediatrics
Journal title
Child's nervous system → ACNP
ISSN journal
02567040
Volume
12
Issue
9
Year of publication
1996
Pages
551 - 552
Database
ISI
SICI code
0256-7040(1996)12:9<551:OLIPSN>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Multilevel laminotomy entails the risk of instability of the spine. In this paper, we propose an application of the open-door laminoplasty t echnique in pediatric spinal neurosurgery. A standard laminotomy is pe rformed 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.