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From: One-stage posterior laminectomy with instrumented fusion and foraminotomy for cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament with radiculopathy pain

Fig. 2

Laminectomy with instrumented fusion with foraminotomy group (LFF group). A 53-year-old female patient with progressive myelopathy and right C5 radiculopathy due to severe cervical OPLL (a–e). Preoperative X-ray, CT, and MRI images showed OPLL from C4 to C5, continuity between the rostral ossification regions and lordotic alignment of the cervical spine. f, g Postoperative X-ray and CT showed laminectomy was performed between C3 and C6 segment with maintenance of cervical lordosis. h Postoperative CT axial images showed the cutting margin and right posterior foraminotomy at C4/5 (red arrow). i, j Postoperative MR sagittal image showed good decompression of the spinal cord. k Right foraminotomy at C4/5 was performed, and the right C5 nerve root was relieved completely (white arrow)

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X