Long-Term Outcomes of Cervical Laminoplasty in the Elderly

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A 76-year-old man who underwent C3–7 laminoplasty for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Pre- (a–e) and postoperative (f–j) radiographs, CT, and MRI images are shown. Pre/postoperative C2/7 Cobb angles and range of motion were 0/−7 and 33/25 degrees, respectively. Although slight kyphosis progressed after surgery, the patient underwent a good clinical course. Pre- and postoperative (96 months) JOA scores were 9 and 11, respectively.

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