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{"title":"Correlation Between the Spinopelvic Parameters and Morphological Characteristics of Pedicle-Facet Joints in Different Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.","authors":"Baoqiang He, Yebo Leng, Shicai Xu, Yang Li, Jiajun Zhou, Min Kang, Yehui Liao, Minghao Tian, Qiang Tang, Fei Ma, Qing Wang, Chao Tang, Dejun Zhong","doi":"10.14245/ns.2448900.450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448900.450","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Based on spinopelvic parameters and biomechanical principles, the pedicle-facet joint (PFJ) morphological characteristics of isthmic and degenerative spondylolisthesis were analyzed, and the mechanism of their onset and progression was discussed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cross-sectional study included 194 patients with L5 spondylolysis or L5-S1 low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS group), 172 patients with L4-5 degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS group), and 366 patients with nonlumbar spondylolysis (NL group). The spinopelvic parameters and PFJ morphological parameters of the patients were measured, the differences in these parameters among and within the 3 groups were compared, and the correlations were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sacral slope (SS) and lumbar lordosis (LL) were the highest in the IS group, the second highest in the DS group, and the lowest in the NL group. Among the 3 groups, the L4 facet joint angle (FJA) was the largest in the IS group, the second largest in the NL group, and the smallest in the DS group. The L4 pedicle-facet joint angle (PFA) was the largest in the DS group, the second largest in the IS group, and the smallest in the NL group. Pearson correlation analysis showed that within each group, SS and LL were negatively correlated with FJA and positively correlated with PFA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study found a correlation between the PFJ morphological characteristics of patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis and spinopelvic parameters, suggesting that the morphological characteristics of PFJs may be caused by varying stresses under different spinopelvic morphologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"231-242"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010845/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143973945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Utilization of Navigation and Emerging Technologies With Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Abhinav K Sharma, Rafael Garcia de Oliveira, Siravich Suvithayasiri, Piya Chavalparit, Chien Chun Chang, Yong H Kim, Charla R Fischer, Sang Lee, Samuel Cho, Jin-Sung Kim, Don Young Park","doi":"10.14245/ns.2449404.702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2449404.702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is growing in popularity worldwide. An expanding body of literature demonstrates rapid functional recovery with reduced morbidity compared to open techniques. Both full endoscopic spine surgery, or uniportal endoscopy, and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) can be employed in conjunction with various navigation and enabling technologies for assistance with localization of anatomic orientation and assessment of the intraoperative target spinal pathology. This review article describes various navigation technologies in ESS, including 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopic imaging, 2D fluoroscopic navigation, 3-dimensional C-arm navigation, augmented reality, and spinal robotics. Employment of enabling navigation and emerging technology with the registration of patient-specific anatomy enables clear delineation of anatomic landmarks and facilitation of a successful procedure. Additionally, avoidance of common pitfalls during use of navigation systems in ESS is discussed in this review.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"105-117"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010863/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144033426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Far-Lateral Transforaminal Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Upper Lumbar Disc Herniations.","authors":"Jin Seop Hwang, Sang Hyub Lee, Dain Jeong, Jae-Won Jang, Yong Eun Cho, Dong-Geun Lee, Choon Keun Park, Chung Kee Chough","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550058.029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2550058.029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The upper lumbar region has distinctive anatomical characteristics that contribute to the challenges of performing discectomy. We introduce far-lateral transforaminal unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) lumbar discectomy for central or paracentral disc herniations in the upper lumbar region.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted retrospective review of the patients who underwent a far-lateral transforaminal UBE lumbar discectomy at our institution from January 2018 to September 2024. The electronic medical records, operative records, and radiologic images of the patients were reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 27 patients underwent far-lateral transforaminal UBE lumbar discectomy for central or paracentral disc herniations in the upper lumbar region. The patient had a mean age of 54.0 ± 13.7 years. Operation was performed at the L1-2 level in 3 patients (11.1%), L2-3 in 9 patients (33.3%), and L3-4 in 15 patients (55.6%). The patients were followed-up for a mean of 27.7 ± 19.3 months. The Oswestry Disability Index was significantly decreased from 36.3 ± 6.8 preoperatively to 3.7 ± 3.3 at last follow-up (p < 0.001). The visual analogue scale (VAS) back was significantly decreased from 7.8 ± 0.9 preoperatively to 3.1 ± 0.6 postoperative day 2 (p < 0.001). The VAS leg was significantly decreased from 8.1 ± 0.8 preoperatively to 2.3 ± 0.7 postoperative day 2 (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The far-lateral transforaminal UBE lumbar discectomy would be a viable surgical option for upper lumbar disc herniations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"14-27"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010852/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144020382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Factors for \"Adjacent-Level Ossification Development\" Other Than Short Plate-to-Disc Distance and Clinical Implications for Adjacent-Segment Pathology.","authors":"Sang Hun Lee, Micheal Raad, David B Cohen, Khaled M Kebaish, Lee H Riley Iii","doi":"10.14245/ns.2448832.416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448832.416","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify factors associated with adjacent-level ossification development (ALOD) after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and associated clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed records of 140 adults who underwent primary ACDF for degenerative disc disease. We compared patients with and without ALOD after ACDF. Radiographic measurements and factors associated with ALOD were assessed preoperatively and at minimum 24-month follow-up. Clinical outcomes were incidence of clinical adjacent-segment pathologies (CASP), revision surgery, and patient-reported outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Factors associated with both cranial and caudal ALOD were short plate-to-disc distance (PDD), adjacent-segment kyphosis, hyperlordotic ACDF causing junctional segment kyphosis, and preoperative ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament (OALL). Mean final adjacent-segment range of motion (ROM) was less in those with cranial ALOD (6.9° ± 2.8°) than in those without cranial ALOD (12° ± 4.2°) (p < 0.01). Mean final adjacent-segment ROM was also less in those with caudal ALOD (5.5° ± 2.4º) than in those without caudal ALOD (8.2º ± 3.7º) (p < 0.01). The incidence of CASP-required surgery was higher in those with caudal ALOD (p = 0.02) but no different in those with cranial ALOD (p = 0.69) compared with those without ALOD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Factors associated with ALOD were a kyphotic segment adjacent to ACDF, hyperlordotic fusion, preoperative OALL, and short PDD. ALOD was associated with less segmental ROM and, for those with caudal but not cranial ALOD, higher incidence of revision surgery for CASP.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"194-201"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010857/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143983486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy Is More Cost-Effective Than Microdiscectomy for Symptomatic Disc Herniations.","authors":"Junseok Bae, Pratyush Shahi, Sang-Ho Lee, Han-Joong Keum, Ju-Wan Seok, Yong-Soo Choi, Jin-Sung Kim","doi":"10.14245/ns.2449414.707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2449414.707","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze costs and cost-effectiveness of transforaminal endoscopic thoracic discectomy (TETD) for the treatment of symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH) and compare it with open microdiscectomy (MD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent TETD or MD for symptomatic TDH and had a minimum follow-up of 1 year. Cost analysis included direct costs (primary and secondary hospital costs), indirect costs (lost wages due to work absence), total costs (direct + indirect), and cost-effectiveness (cost per quality-adjusted life year [QALY] and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio [ICER]). Clinical outcomes included patient-reported outcome measures (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], 36-item Short Form health survey [SF-36]), QALY gained, and reoperation and readmission rates at 1 year. TETD and MD groups were compared for outcome measures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 111 patients (57 TETD, 54 MD) were included. The direct ($6,270 TETD vs. $7,410 MD, p < 0.01), indirect costs ($1,250 TETD vs. $1,450 MD, p < 0.01), total costs ($7,520 TETD vs. $8,860 MD, p < 0.01), and cost per QALY ($31,333 TETD vs. $44,300 MD, p < 0.01) were significantly lower for TETD compared to MD. ICER of TETD was found to be -$33,500. At 1 year, TETD group showed significantly greater improvement in ODI (46% vs. 36%, p < 0.01) and SF-36 (64% vs. 53%, p < 0.01) and significantly greater QALY gained (0.24 vs. 0.2, p < 0.01) compared to MD group. No significant difference was found in reoperation and readmission rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TETD demonstrated significantly better clinical outcomes, lower overall costs, and better cost-effectiveness than MD in appropriately selected patients of symptomatic TDH.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"118-127"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010867/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144043468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Commentary on \"Comparative Analysis of Romosozumab Versus Vertebroplasty With Denosumab: Efficacy, Safety, and Secondary Bone Mineral Density Outcomes\".","authors":"Toshihiko Inui","doi":"10.14245/ns.2550298.149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2550298.149","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"78-80"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010862/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144034525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Paraspinal Muscle Degeneration on Surgical Outcomes and Radiographical Sagittal Alignment in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Multicenter Study.","authors":"Jun Ouchida, Yoshinori Morita, Sadayuki Ito, Naoki Segi, Ippei Yamauchi, Tokumi Kanemura, Tetsuya Ohara, Taichi Tsuji, Ryuichi Shinjyo, Shiro Imagama, Hiroaki Nakashima","doi":"10.14245/ns.2449174.587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2449174.587","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This multicenter study aimed to evaluate the impact of paravertebral muscles (PVMs) degeneration, particularly fat infiltration, on preoperative sagittal imbalance, and postoperative complications and sagittal alignment change in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 454 patients who underwent ASD surgery across 5 institutions. Patients were classified into 2 groups based on paraspinal muscle fat infiltration on MRI: those with significant infiltration (FI-PVM(+)) and those with minimal or no infiltration (FI-PVM(-)). Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for demographic factors and preoperative radiographical parameters. Spinopelvic parameters were assessed preoperatively, postoperatively, and at a 2-year follow-up. Mechanical complications were compared between the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FI-PVM(+) group showed greater sagittal vertical axis (86.4 ± 57.5 vs. 51.8 ± 59.2, p < 0.001) preoperatively and required more extensive surgical correction with a significantly greater number of fused vertebral levels (7.3 ± 3.7 vs. 6.7 ± 3.7, p < 0.039). After propensity score matching, both groups showed significant improvement in spinopelvic alignment postoperatively, maintained throughout the 2-year follow-up. However, the FI-PVM(+) group demonstrated a trend toward a higher incidence of distal junctional kyphosis (6.3% vs. 0.9%, p = 0.070) and exhibited significantly greater decrease in pelvic tilt postoperatively (4.3° ± 7.6° vs. 1.3° ± 8.2°, p = 0.006).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Fat infiltration in PVM is associated with increased surgical complexity and a higher risk of mechanical complications. Preoperative assessment of muscle quality, along with targeted rehabilitation and closer postoperative monitoring, may be crucial for improving long-term outcomes in ASD surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"30-37"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010842/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143991229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Open Versus Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Treatment of Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An AO Spine Global Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Luca Ambrosio, Sathish Muthu, Samuel K Cho, Micheal S Virk, Juan P Cabrera, Patrick C Hsieh, Andreas K Demetriades, Stipe Ćorluka, S Tim Yoon, Gianluca Vadalà","doi":"10.14245/ns.2448902.451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448902.451","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to assess global trends in the use of open surgery versus minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for the treatment of single-level L4-5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey issued by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Degenerative was conducted among AO Spine members between July and September 2023. Participants were presented with 3 clinical cases of L4-5 grade 1 DLS, each with varying degrees of stenosis and instability. The survey captured surgeon demographics and preferences for open versus MIS approaches. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, was performed to explore associations between surgical choices and surgeon demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 943 surgeons responded, with 479 completing the survey. Open surgery was the preferred approach in all 3 cases (58.8%, 57.3%, and 42.4%, respectively), particularly in cases involving central and bilateral foraminal stenosis. MIS was the second most common choice, particularly for unilateral foraminal stenosis with mild instability (38.8%). Surgeons' preferences varied significantly by region, age, and fellowship training, with younger and fellowship-trained surgeons more likely to prefer MIS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the continued predominance of open surgery for DLS, especially in complex cases, despite the growing acceptance of MIS. Significant regional and demographic variations in surgical preferences suggest the need for tailored guidelines and standardized training protocols to optimize patient outcomes. Future research should focus on the long-term efficacy of these approaches and the impact of evolving technologies on surgical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"22 1","pages":"40-47"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12010843/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Endoscopic Transforaminal Thoracic Decompression for Removal of a Giant Calcified Thoracic Disc Herniation.","authors":"Mazda Farshad, Christoph Johannes Laux, Lukas Zingg, Florian Wanivenhaus","doi":"10.14245/ns.2449064.532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2449064.532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To demonstrate the preoperative workup, surgical planning and execution of transforaminal endoscopic thoracic discectomy (TETD) for a giant calcified disc herniation. Surgeries for symptomatic thoracic disc herniations are rare and challenging. The main goal is to achieve sufficient decompression with minimal manipulation of the spinal cord. Conventional surgical techniques may have significant approach-related morbidities and often require additional stabilization. The full endoscopic transforaminal technique is the least invasive approach so far. A 73-year-old female patient with progressive gait disturbance and paraparesis received radiological imaging which revealed a giant calcified thoracic disc herniation at the level T11-12. The preoperative workup, planning and execution of TETD is demonstrated in detail. This report represents a typical educational case of a giant calcified thoracic disc herniation, treated by TETD.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"21 4","pages":"1116-1118"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11744525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143008990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting Neck Dysfunction After Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty - A Prospective Cohort Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Study.","authors":"Chiu-Hao Hsu, Wei-Wei Chen, Meng-Yin Ho, Chin-Chieh Wu, Dar-Ming Lai","doi":"10.14245/ns.2448620.310","DOIUrl":"10.14245/ns.2448620.310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the predictive factors for neck pain and cervical spine function after laminoplasty for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) using K-means for longitudinal data (KML).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective cohort study, we collected clinical and radiographic data from patients with DCM who underwent cervical laminoplasty. A novel index of surgical outcome, \"neck function,\" which comprises neck pain and cervical spine function according to the Japanese Orthopedic Association Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire, was proposed. We treated surgical outcomes as longitudinal rather than cross-sectional data and used KML for analysis. Patients were categorized as having good or poor outcomes based on the KML graph of neck pain and cervical spine function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 2016 to 2020, 104 patients underwent laminoplasty for DCM; however, 35 patients were excluded because of loss to follow-up or incomplete data. The authors found that central canal stenosis (odds ratio [OR], 17.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26-254.73; p=0.03) and preoperative neck pain (OR per 1 point increase=1.49; 95% CI, 1.12-1.99; p=0.006) were 2 negative predictive factors and that a positive K-line during flexion was a positive predictive factor (OR, 0.11; 95% CI, 0.01-0.87; p=0.036) for neck function after laminoplasty.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Central canal stenosis, preoperative neck pain and a K-line during flexion were found to be predictive of postoperative neck pain and cervical spine function after laminoplasty. To achieve better surgical outcomes for neck function, the authors suggest the utilization of these determinants as a guiding framework for the selection of surgical approaches for DCM.</p>","PeriodicalId":19269,"journal":{"name":"Neurospine","volume":"21 4","pages":"1053-1065"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11744542/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143008034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}