Distraction laminoplasty for decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Distraction laminoplasty is a technical modification of routine laminectomy that allows decompression of the lumbar spinal canal with maximal bone preservation. The technique involves the application of a distraction force, in conjunction with an undercutting laminoplasty technique. It is safe, easily applied, and allows excellent canal visualization and decompression with minimal bone resection. The purpose of the current study is to describe the technical aspects of the technique.

publication date

  • March 1, 2001

Research

keywords

  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Vertebrae
  • Orthopedics
  • Spinal Stenosis

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0035286994

PubMed ID

  • 11249174

Additional Document Info

issue

  • 384