Ten-Year Follow-up of Posterior Decompression and Fusion Surgery for Thoracic Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Sadayuki Ito,
Hiroaki Nakashima,
Naoki Segi
et al.
Abstract:Background:
We evaluated the clinical, functional, and quality of life (QoL) outcomes of surgical treatment of thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL).
Methods:
We retrospectively evaluated 51 patients followed for ≥10 years after posterior decompression and corrective fusion surgery for T-OPLL. The data collected included demographics, comorbidities, and pre- and postoperative symptoms. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association… Show more
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