Postoperative three-dimensional cervical range of motion and neurological outcomes in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: Cervical laminoplasty versus laminectomy with fusion

摘要

Objective: Laminoplasty (LP) and laminectomy with fusion (LCF) are acceptable surgical options for cervical myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). This study focused on evaluating cervical range of motion (ROM) on a three-dimensional basis as well as neurological outcomes after LP and LCF.