前路选择性椎体切除分节段减压植骨融合术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的疗效分析

目的回顾性分析前路选择性椎体次全切除分节段减压植骨融合术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的疗效。方法32例多节段脊髓型颈椎病患者均接受前路选择性椎体切除分节段减压植骨融合术,平均年龄为63．4岁。测量术后颈椎矢状呵的活动度;采用日本骨科学会（Japanese Orthopaedie Association,JOA）评分评估功能恢复情况;采用正侧位、动力位X线片评估融合程度。结果所有病例均获得平均25．2个月的有效随访。JOA评分术前为8.3±1．6,术后6个月为12．5±1．6,末次随访时为12．6±1．6,与术前比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。末次随访时除1例出现假关节外,其余病例均已达到骨性融合。术前活动度为68．3°±5．8°,术后6个月为43．9°±4．2°,末次随访时为45．9°±4．5°,与术前比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论前路选择性椎体切除分节段减压植骨融合术因保留中间椎体,并结合应用多组螺钉固定钢板,避免了因为跨多节段植骨内固定而导致的内置物失败。     

Laminoplasty versus subtotal corpectomy. A comparative study of results in multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

A comparative study of surgical results was used to determine the treatment of choice for multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Forty-one patients who received subtotal corpectomy and strut grafting (SCS) and forty-two undergoing laminoplasty were followed up for at least 2 years after surgery. Regarding factors known to affect surgical prognosis (age at surgery, duration of symptoms, severity of neurologic deficit, anteroposterior canal diameter, transverse area of the cord at the site of maximum compression, number of levels involved), the two groups were statistically comparable with each other. The severity of neurologic deficits was assessed by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale. Results were evaluated in terms of postoperative score and recovery rate. The difference between the recovery rate and final score between the two groups was not statistically significant. Surgical complications were more frequent in the subtotal corpectomy and strut grafting group than in the laminoplasty group. The most frequent complications encountered in the subtotal corpectomy and strut grafting group were related to bone grafting. Spinal alignment worsened in six patients of the laminoplasty group, but none of them suffered from neurologic deterioration. Another disadvantage of subtotal corpectomy and strut grafting was the longer postoperative period of bed rest needed to secure graft stability. We conclude that laminoplasty should be the treatment of choice for multisegmental cervical spondylotic myelopathy when neurologic results, incidence of complications, and postoperative treatment are taken into consideration.     

Long-term results of double-door laminoplasty for cervical stenotic myelopathy

STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study of the long-term results from double-door laminoplasty (Kurokawa's method) for patients with myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and cervical spondylosis was performed. OBJECTIVE: To know whether the short-term results from double-door laminoplasty were maintained over a 10-year period and, if not, the cause of late deterioration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: There are few long-term follow-up studies on the outcome of laminoplasty for cervical stenotic myelopathy. METHODS: In this study, 35 patients with cervical myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the cervical spine and 25 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, including 5 patients with athetoid cerebral palsy, underwent double-door laminoplasty from 1980 through 1988 and were followed over the next 10 years. The average follow-up period was 153 months (range, 120-200 months) in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and 156 months (range, 121-218 months) in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Neurologic deficits before and after surgery were assessed using a scoring system proposed by the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA score). Patients who showed late deterioration received further examination including computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine. RESULTS: In 32 of the patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and 23 of the patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, myelopathy improved after surgery. The improvement of Japanese Orthopedic Association scores was maintained up to the final follow-up assessment in 26 of the patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and 21 of the patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Late neurologic deterioration occurred in 10 of the patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament an average of 8 years after surgery, and in 4 of the patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, including the 3 patients with athetoid cerebral palsy, an average of 11 years after surgery. The main causes of deterioration in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament were a minor trauma in patients with residual cervical cord compression caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and thoracic myelopathy resulting from ossification of the yellow ligament in the thoracic spine. CONCLUSIONS: The short-term results of laminoplasty for cervical stenotic myelopathy were maintained over 10years in 78% of the patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, and in most of the patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, except those with athetoid cerebral palsy. Double-door laminoplasty is a reliable procedure for individuals with cervical stenotic myelopathy.     

颈椎前路减压分段融合术和后路椎管扩大成形术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的病例对照研究

目的 :比较颈椎前路减压分段融合术和后路椎管扩大成形术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的临床疗效。方法:对2009年7月至2012年6月收治的56例多节段脊髓型颈椎病病例进行回顾性分析,男32例,女24例;年龄42~79岁,平均(56.9±12.8)岁,病程2个月~16年,平均(10.6±3.2)年。所有患者术前经影像学检查显示有多节段颈椎间盘突出,并具有脊髓型颈椎病的临床表现。其中34例采用颈椎前路减压分段融合术(前路组),22例采用后路椎管扩大成形术(后路组)。通过影像学资料对两组患者手术前后的病变节段前柱高度和颈椎前曲度进行比较,并采用JOA评分评价手术效果。结果:两组患者无神经血管并发症发生,并获得24~36个月的随访(平均28.6个月)。前路组,术后2周时颈椎病变节段前柱高度较术前明显增高(P0.05),颈椎前曲度较术前明显降低(P0.05)。后路组,术后2周及末次随访时,病变节段前柱高度和颈椎前曲度较术前差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。两组间在术后2周及末次随访时颈椎前曲度差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。术后两组JOA评分均出现了明显恢复,术后3个月及末次随访时,前路组明显高于后路组(P0.05),且JOA评分改善率前路组也优于后路组(P0.05)。结论:这种分段式前路融合手术可以有效地恢复颈椎前柱高度,并且与颈椎后路椎管扩大成形术相比,可以显著地改善脊髓功能,是治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的有效方案。     

颈椎后路单、双开门椎管成形术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的临床比较

目的分析比较颈椎后路单、双开门椎管成形术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的临床效果。方法回顾2003-09-2009-06收治的50例多节段脊髓型颈椎病患者,其中28例行颈椎后路单开门椎管成形术,作为A组;22例行颈椎后路双开门椎管成形术,作为B组。对两组患者术前及术后2年的JOA评分改善率、轴性症状严重程度、颈椎活动度进行评估比较。结果 JOA评分改善率A组(52.0±21.4)%,B组为(52.7±19.8)%,两组差异无统计学意义(P=0.970>0.05)。A组术后有明显轴性症状患者的比例为42.9%,B组为36.4%,组间比较差异无统计学意义(P=0.642>0.05)。颈椎活动度A组平均丢失3.9°,B组平均丢失3.6°,两组差异无统计学意义(P=0.492>0.05)。结论颈椎后路双开门椎管成形术比单开门椎管成形术的轴性症状发生率及颈椎活动丢失率更低。但两者间的差异无统计学意义。术者可以根据不同的适应证及术者自身的熟练程度来采用不同开门方法。     

Preoperative instability does not influence the clinical outcome in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated with expansive laminoplasty

Sixty-seven patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated with expansive laminoplasty were retrospectively reviewed at a minimum 2-year follow-up. This study was designed to evaluate whether preoperative instability influences the clinical outcome in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated with laminoplasty without spinal fusion. Patients with preoperative instability were older and had shorter durations of symptoms prior to surgery than those without the instability. There were no significant differences in prevalence of axial symptoms, neurologic recovery, or radiologic findings between patients with and without preoperative cervical instability. At follow-up, the cervical range of motion was limited to 43.5% of the preoperative range, and no cervical instability was observed in any patients. Preoperative instability does not influence the clinical outcome and can be ignored if expansive laminoplasty is indicated for patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.     

T-Saw laminoplasty for the management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: clinical and radiographic outcome

STUDY DESIGN: Independent evaluation of 18 patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy who underwent threadwire T-saw laminoplasty. OBJECTIVES: Assess the efficacy of midline T-saw laminoplasty in non-Japanese patients based on clinical and radiographic criteria. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinous process-splitting laminoplasty has been well accepted in Japan. The results in non-Japanese patients are unknown. METHODS: A single physician performed independent clinical and radiographic evaluations at latest follow-up (mean, 24 months). In addition to a patient self-assessment questionnaire, objective measures included physical examination, Pavlov's ratio, sagittal canal diameter (by computed tomography), cord compression index, cervical lordosis, range of motion, and complications. RESULTS: Progression of myelopathy was arrested in all patients. Patients reported improvement in strength (78%), dexterity (67%), numbness (83%), pain (83%), and gait (67%). Bowel and bladder compromise resolved in five of six patients. The mean Nurick score improved from 2.7 to 0.9 (P < 0.001), and the mean Robinson pain score improved from 2.0 to 0.89 (P = 0.002). No patient required narcotic analgesics at latest follow-up compared with eight before laminoplasty. Objectively, 68% of patients with motor weakness regained normal strength (P = 0.001), whereas 50% regained normal sensation (P = 0.003). Radiographic canal expansion was verified by a statistically significant increase in the mean Pavlov ratio and osseous sagittal computed tomographic measurements. The mean cord compression index improved from 0.49 to 0.61 (P = 0.01). There was no significant change in mean cervical lordosis. Graft dislodgment or segmental instability did not occur. Complications included: infection (n = 1) and persistent postoperative motor root lesion at C5 (n = 1). CONCLUSIONS: T-saw laminoplasty appears to be a safe and effective method of arresting the progression of myelopathy and allowing marked functional improvement in most patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy. [Key Words: cervical spine, decompression, laminoplasty, myelopathy, spondylosis]     

颈椎前路融合与人工椎间盘置换术联合治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病

目的:探讨颈椎前路减压后行融合与人工椎间盘置换联合手术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病的临床疗效。方法:2008年10月～2009年6月共收治多节段脊髓型颈椎病患者52例,其中24例行颈椎前路减压融合与人工椎间盘置换联合手术(A组),28例采用颈椎前路椎体次全切联合椎间盘切除植骨内固定术(B组)。两组患者分别在术前、术后3d、3个月、12个月、24个月时应用JOA评分评价临床疗效;统计两组的手术时间及出血量;摄颈椎前屈后伸位X线片观察人工椎间盘活动度及颈椎整体活动度;行MRI或CT扫描检查假体位置及异位骨化情况。结果:两组患者术后临床症状缓解,脊髓功能改善,均无严重并发症。JOA评分结果示各组术后各时间点JOA评分较术前明显提高(P<0.01),两组术后各时间点间比较无显著性差异(P>0.05)。与B组比较,A组手术时间短,术中出血量少(P<0.05),置换节段活动度维持良好,颈椎整体活动度恢复较快且较好(P<0.05)。末次随访时,A组人工椎间盘置换节段未发现异位骨化,未见邻近节段退变;B组中2例出现邻近节段退变。结论:与单纯前路融合手术相比,前路融合与人工椎间盘置换联合手术治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病既能缩短手术时间、减少出血量,又能在达到良好前路减压目的的同时维持手术节段活动度及颈椎整体曲度,减少手术邻近节段代偿活动度的增加,从而预防相邻节段退变的发生。     

Cervical myelopathy in patients with congenital cervical block vertebrae

Summary Thirty-two patients with congenital cervical block vertebrae are reviewed. Twenty-nine patients had single level fusion, one had two-level fusion, and the remaining two had multilevel fusion. Eighteen patients had cervical myelopathy; five of these had related trauma and 13 had no history of trauma. The five patients who had cervical myelopathy following trauma underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); three of them had abnormalities in the spinal cord at the segment adjacent to fusion. In all five patients the symptoms and signs were attributed to the segment adjacent to fusion. Myelography, computed tomographic myelography and MRI were performed in 11 of the 13 patients with cervical myelopathy without trauma. In 9 of them maximum compression of the spinal cord was not seen at the segment adjacent to fusion. The major factor contributing to cervical myelopathy was associated spinal canal stenosis. Seven patients with cervical myelopathy without history of trauma were treated surgically, six of whom had spinal canal stenosis treated by enlargement of the spinal canal: subtotal corpectomy and arthrodesis was performed in three, and open-door expansive laminoplasty in three. Anterior interbody arthrodesis was performed in one patient without spinal canal stenosis. All recovered from the myelopathy postoperatively. When a trauma occurs, it concentrates stress at the segment adjacent to fusion, resulting in possible spinal cord injury. On the other hand, when there is no trauma, spinal canal stenosis is the principal factor contributing to cervical myelopathy.     

颈椎椎体次全切除钛网钢板固定治疗颈椎管狭窄症

目的探讨颈椎椎体次全切除钛网钢板固定治疗颈椎管狭窄症的疗效。方法对确诊为颈椎管狭窄症患者62例,采用颈前路椎体次全切除钛网植骨钢板固定,对比手术前后患者的JOA评分,分析术前、术后及随访时的动力位片,观察钛网、钢板的位置及颈椎前凸角的变化。结果获得完整随访的患者42例,术后随访6～48个月（平均24个月）,6～8个月均获得植骨融合。术后颈椎前凸角改善明显,钛网及钢板位置稳定,JOA评分在术后获得较显著提高（P〈0.05）。结论颈椎椎体次全切除钛网钢板固定治疗颈椎管狭窄症近期疗效肯定,是一种值得推广的术式,但该术式应严格掌握其适应证。     

Surgical results of anterior corpectomy in the aged patients with cervical myelopathy

Retrospective study on the results of anterior corpectomy for the treatment of cervical myelopathy in patients over 70 years old. To evaluate the surgical results of anterior corpectomy in aged patients with multilevel cervical myelopathy and to investigate the probable pathomechanism by radiographic study. There are few data focused on the surgical results and post-operative complications of anterior corpectomy in aged patients with cervical myelopathy. Twenty patients 70 years of age or older who underwent anterior corpectomy, titanium mesh cage (TMC) reconstruction and anterior plate fixation for the treatment of compressive cervical myelopathy were reviewed. The average age at the time of operation was 75 years. Neurologic deficits before and after surgery were assessed using a scoring system proposed by the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA Score). Clinical results and post-operative complications were compared with those of patients 69 years old or younger as a control. Pre-operative Radiologic evaluation of every patient consisted of anterior–posterior, lateral, bilateral oblique, flextion, and extension radiographs, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine. Any factor causing spinal cord compression and the sign of cervical instability were recorded. Surgical-related complications occurred in seven patients in the aged group. The incidence of complications was 35% in the aged patient group and 9.7% in the control group respectively. Although the difference was striking, no statistical significance was found between the two groups. One patient died of respiratory failure resulting from pulmonary infection. The mortality rate was 5%. The pre-operative mean JOA score was 9.3 (from 3 to 14) in the aged patient group. Nineteen patients were followed at least 2 years and the mean JOA score was 13.4 (from 8 to 17). 68.4% of the aged patients achieved a good or excellent result. There was no statistical difference in the recovery rate of JOA score between the aged group (58.1%) and control group (67.0%). In the pre-operative radiographs, the incidence of cervical instability was much higher in the control group (32%) than in the aged group (5%) and multilevel cord compression caused by posterior disc space osteophytes was more common in the aged group. Anterior corpectomy combined with TMC fusion and plate fixation provides favorable neurologic recovery even in the patients over 70 years old. However, the incidence of surgical related complications shows a conspicuous increasing in the aged patients. Overcompensation mechanism for cervical instability is the probable cause of degenerative cervical spondylotic myelopathy in aged patients.     

Surgically treated cervical myelopathy: a functional outcome comparison study between multilevel anterior cervical decompression fusion with instrumentation and posterior laminoplasty

Background contextMultilevel cervical myelopathy can be treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or corpectomy via the anterior approach and laminoplasty via the posterior approach. Till date, there is no proven superior approach.PurposeTo elucidate any potential advantage of one approach over the other with regard to clinical midterm outcomes in this study.Study designA prospective, 2-year follow-up of patients with cervical myelopathy treated with multilevel anterior cervical decompression fusion and plating and posterior laminoplasty.Patient sampleIn total, 116 patients were studied. Sixty-four patients underwent ACDF two levels and above or anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion one level and above. Fifty-two patients underwent posterior cervical surgery (laminoplasty C3–C6 and C3–C7).Outcome measuresSelf-report measures: Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, JOA recovery rate, visual analog scale for neck pain (VASNP), neck disability index (NDI), and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) neurogenic symptom score (AAOS-NSS). Physiologic measures: range of motion (ROM) flexion and extension of neck. Functional measures: short-form 36 (SF-36) score comprising physical functioning, physical role function, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social role function, emotional role function, and mental health scales.MethodsComparison of the JOA scores, JOA recovery rates, NDI scores, SF-36 scores, VASNP, and ROM preoperatively to 2 years. Chi-square and two-sided Student t tests were used to analyze the variables.ResultsPosterior surgery took an hour shorter (p<.05) and had better improvement in JOA scores at early follow-up of 6 months (p=.025). Anterior surgery group had better improvement of NDI scores at early follow-up of 6 months (p=.024) and was associated with less blood loss intraoperatively compared with posterior surgery. There was no statistical difference between the two groups for JOA scores, JOA recovery rates, SF-36 quality-of-life scores, NDI, AAOS-NSS, VAS neck pain, and ROM at 2 years. Complications were higher for anterior surgery group: two hematoma postoperation, one vocal cord paresis, and one new onset C6/C7 dermatome numbness versus one dura leak in posterior surgery group.ConclusionsOur study showed that patients with multilevel disease treated with laminoplasty do well and compare favorably with patients treated with an anterior approach. Notably, posterior surgery was associated with shorter operating time, better improvement in JOA scores at 6 months, and a tendency toward lesser complications. Posterior surgery was not associated with increased neck disability and neck pain at 2 years. Anterior surgery had better NDI improvement at early follow-up. There is a need for a larger study that is prospectively randomized with long-term follow-up before we can confidently advocate one approach over the other in the management of cervical myelopathy.     

Laminoplasty versus laminectomy and fusion for multilevel cervical myelopathy: an independent matched cohort analysis.

STUDY DESIGN: A matched cohort clinical and radiographic retrospective analysis of laminoplasty and laminectomy with fusion for the treatment of multilevel cervical myelopathy. OBJECTIVES: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of two procedures increasingly used to treat multilevel cervical myelopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Traditional methods of treating multilevel cervical myelopathy (laminectomy and corpectomy) are reported to have a notable frequency of complications. Laminoplasty and laminectomy with fusion have been advocated as superior procedures. A comparative study of these two techniques has not been reported. METHODS: Medical records of all patients treated for multilevel cervical myelopathy with either laminoplasty or laminectomy with fusion between 1994 and 1999 at our institution were reviewed. Thirteen patients that underwent laminectomy with fusion were matched with 13 patients that underwent laminoplasty. All patients and radiographs were independently evaluated at latest follow-up by a single physician. RESULTS: Cohorts were well matched based on patient age, duration of symptoms, and severity of myelopathy (Nurick grade) before surgery. Mean independent follow-up was similar (25.5 and 26.2 months). Both objective improvement in patient function (Nurick score) and the number of patients reporting subjective improvement in strength, dexterity, sensation, pain, and gait tended to be greater in the laminoplasty cohort. Whereas no complications occurred in the laminoplasty cohort, there were 14 complications in 9 patients that underwent laminectomy with fusion patients. Complications included progression of myelopathy, nonunion, instrumentation failure, development of a significant kyphotic alignment, persistent bone graft harvest site pain, subjacent degeneration requiring reoperation, and deep infection. CONCLUSIONS: The marked difference in complications and functional improvement between these matched cohorts suggests that laminoplasty may be preferable to laminectomy with fusion as a posterior procedure for multilevel cervical myelopathy.     

Laser-assisted anterior cervical corpectomy versus posterior laminoplasty for cervical myelopathic patients with multilevel ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

OBJECTIVE: This study reports on the comparative results of a series of patients with multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) who were treated with laser-assisted anterior corpectomy or laminoplasty. METHODS: Forty-eight patients (21 patients with anterior corpectomy and 27 patients with laminoplasty) with cervical OPLL involvement of three or more vertebral bodies were retrospectively reviewed. Both pre- and postoperatively neurological status was graded according to the Nurick grading system. The anteroposterior (AP) diameter change at the narrowest part of the spinal canal, the change in the regional and the overall cervical Cobb's angle, and the change in cervical range of motion (ROM) were all measured. The mean follow-up periods were 21.8 mo and 29.1 mo for the corpectomy and laminoplasty patients, respectively. RESULTS: The mean changes in the pre- to postoperative Nurick grades were 1.9 for the corpectomy group and 1 for the laminoplasty group (p < 0.05). The mean changes in the pre- to postoperative spinal canal AP diameters were 9.1 mm and 4.11 mm, respectively, for the corpectomy group and the laminoplasty group (p < 0.05). The mean changes of the regional Cobb's angle were 1.7 degrees and -3.1 degrees (p = 0.06), and the mean changes of the overall cervical Cobb's angle were 1.1 degrees and -1.6 degrees , respectively, for the corpectomy group and the laminoplasty group (p > 0.05). The changes in the cervical degree of ROM were -19.6 degrees and -19.7 degrees , respectively, for the corpectomy group and the laminoplasty group (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Direct decompression of the spinal cord by laser-assisted anterior cervical corpectomy was shown to be a better surgical option on long-term follow-up, yielding more recovery of neurological deficits, achieving adequate decompression of the spinal canal, and preventing the development of regional kyphosis at the operated level of the spine, in patients with multilevel cervical OPLL.     

Cervical alignment and range of motion after laminoplasty: radiographical data from more than 500 cases with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and a review of the literature

STUDY DESIGN.: A large-scale analysis of radiographical results of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and a review of the literature. OBJECTIVE.: To identify changes in sagittal alignment and range of motion (ROM) after cervical laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Cervical laminoplasty is an effective procedure for decompressing multilevel spinal cord compression. It often induces postoperative complications such as loss of lordotic alignment and restriction of neck motion. Although numerous studies have reported the loss of flexion-extension ROM after laminoplasty, no large-scale study has been reported. METHODS.: Five hundred twenty consecutive patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (331 male and 189 female; mean age, 62.2 yr) who underwent modified double-door laminoplasty were enrolled. The average follow-up period was 33.3 months. All patients were allowed to sit up and walk on the first postoperative day using an orthosis, which could be removed within the first 2 weeks, even if long. Early cervical ROM exercises were performed as a part of the rehabilitation schedule. Radiography was performed before surgery and at the final follow-up. Cervical alignment in the neutral and flexion-extension view were measured by the Cobb method at C2-C7. The ROM was assessed by measuring the difference in alignment between flexion and extension. RESULTS.: The mean C2-C7 alignment in the neutral position was 11.9° lordotic preoperatively and 13.6° lordotic postoperatively; the alignment increased by 1.8° in lordosis. The mean total ROM decreased from a preoperative value of 40.1° to 33.5° at the final follow-up, showing a significant difference of 6.6°. The mean total ROM preservation after laminoplasty was 87.9%. CONCLUSION.: Sagittal alignment was slightly changed, with only a 1.8° increase in lordosis. The ROM of the cervical spine was preserved by 87.9%. This preservation of alignment and ROM might be attributable to improvements including early removal of the cervical orthosis, postoperative neck exercises, and some surgical modifications.     

不同手术方式对多节段连续型脊髓型颈椎病的疗效分析

目的探讨不同手术方式对多节段连续型脊髓型颈椎病疗效的影响。方法选取多节段连续型脊髓型颈椎病48例,排除畸形和创伤病例。根据颈椎曲度不同,分为颈椎曲度正常组和异常组;根据所采取的手术方式不同,分为单间隙减压融合结合椎体次全切除术组、连续椎体次全切除术组以及全椎板切除术组;以术前、术后JOA评分为评估指标进行对比研究。结果在3组术前JOA评分差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）的情况下,单间隙结合椎体次全切除术组术后JOA评分与其他2组相比,差异均有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。在颈椎曲度正常组中,连续椎体次全切除术组与全椎板切除术组术后JOA评分差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）;颈椎曲度异常组中,连续椎体次全切除术组与全椎板切除术组术后JOA评分比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。结论不同的手术方式对多节段连续型脊髓型颈椎病的疗效不同。在没有手术禁忌的情况下．颈椎前路手术特别是单间隙减压融合结合椎体次全切除术具有更好的手术疗效．     

重症脊髓型颈椎病前、后路联合手术治疗次序的选择

目的：探讨前、后路联合手术治疗重症脊髓型颈椎病手术次序选择的原则.方法：回顾性分析45例重症脊髓型颈椎病患者,男27例,女18例,先行颈椎前路减压再行后路椎管扩大成形手术19例（A组）,先行颈椎后路椎管扩大成形再行前路减压融合手术26例（B组）.术前、术后均采用JOA评分法进行评分,根据JOA评分改善率评价两组治疗效果的优良率.结果：术中A组1例因前路手术使椎管前方骨化组织进一步挤压脊髓组织致患者截瘫;2例因前路手术致压物切除不彻底,术后患者症状无明显改善.B组1例术后出现C5脊神经根麻痹,颈椎前路减压后逐渐恢复.术后随访9～38个月,平均20.4个月.两组优良率分别为69.23%（B组）、42.10%（A组）,B组患者手术治疗效果明显优于A组.结论：前后路联合手术治疗重症脊髓型颈椎病应先行后路椎管扩大成形再行前路减压融合,手术效果较好,并发症少,安全性高.     

Changes in the range of motion of the cervical spine and adjacent segments at ≥24 months after uninstrumented corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Background  

Few clinical studies have described the changes in the range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine and adjacent segments following central corpectomy. We aimed to quantify the changes in range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine and the adjacent segments at ≥24 months following uninstrumented central corpectomy (CC) for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and to determine the contribution of the adjacent segments to the compensation for loss of motion of the cervical spine following CC.     

Functional outcome of corpectomy in cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Background:

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is serious consequence of cervical intervertebral disk degeneration. Morbidity ranges from chronic neck pain, radicular pain, headache, myelopathy leading to weakness, and impaired fine motor coordination to quadriparesis and/or sphincter dysfunction. Surgical treatment remains the mainstay of treatment once myelopathy develops. Compared to more conventional surgical techniques for spinal cord decompression, such as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, laminectomy, and laminoplasty, patients treated with corpectomy have better neurological recovery, less axial neck pain, and lower incidences of postoperative loss of sagittal plane alignment. The objective of this study was to analyze the outcome of corpectomy in cervical spondylotic myelopathy, to assess their improvement of symptoms, and to highlight complications of the procedure.

Materials and Methods:

Twenty-four patients underwent cervical corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy during June 1999 to July 2005.The anterior approach was used. Each patient was graded according to the Nuricks Grade (1972) and the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) Scale (1991), and the recovery rate was calculated.

Results:

Preoperative patients had a mean Nurick''s grade of 3.83, which was 1.67 postoperatively. Preoperative patients had a mean mJOA score of 9.67, whereas postoperatively it was 14.50. The mean recovery rate of patients postoperatively was 62.35% at a mean follow-up of 1 year (range, 8 months to 5 years).The complications included one case (4.17%) of radiculopathy, two cases (8.33%) of graft displacement, and two cases (8.33%) of screw back out/failure.

Conclusions:

Cervical corpectomy is a reliable and rewarding procedure for CSM, with functional improvement in most patients.