Using suture anchors for cervical laminoplasty: a reliable, safe, and simple technique

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2008 Aug;37(8):400-2.

Abstract

Cervical spondylomyelopathy from spinal stenosis is a debilitating disease that often progresses with neurologic deficits in the upper and lower extremities. Spinal stenosis may be treated operatively with expansive open-door laminoplasty. We describe the technique of laminoplasty using suture anchors. Suture anchors may be used to perform laminoplasty in a safe, time-efficient, and reliable manner.

MeSH terms

  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Spinal Stenosis / surgery
  • Suture Anchors