Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. During the period from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, aged 18-75 years, diagnosed with symptomatic cervical OPLL, and underwent anterior posterior longitudinal ligament ossification and vertebral subtotal surgery in our hospital; 2. The main evaluation indicators include imaging manifestations, neurological function, and complications before and after surgery; 3. Follow-up period of at least 1 year; 4. No history of spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) surgery; no history of cervical spine trauma, infection and tumor; 5. Symptoms are caused by cervical OPLL compressing the spinal cord.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Continuous OPLL ossification compresses spinal cord >3 segments; 2. The width of the ossification exceeds the uncinate joint; 3. Complete loss of spinal cord function; 4. The tumor in the front of the neck affects those exposed.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| JOA score (Japanese Orthopaedic Association Evaluation Treatment Score);Spinal canal invasion rate of OPLL;Visual Analog Score;Nerve function recovery rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| C2 - C7 Angle; | — |
Countries
china
Contacts
Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital