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• J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2009

  Comparative Study

  Quantitative estimation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve irritation by employing spontaneous intraoperative electromyographic monitoring during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

  Prospective, clinical study. ⋯ Our study indicates that laryngeal IEMG is a high-sensitivity modality that can provide real-time information and can potentially minimize the risk of operative RLN injury.

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• J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2009

  Comparative Study

  Long-term follow-up after open-window corpectomy in patients with advanced cervical spondylosis and/or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.

  Prospective study was performed in case with cervical spondylosis and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). ⋯ Long-term follow-up indicates that OWC yields satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes in patients with anterior compressive cervical spondylosis and/or OPLL. OWC technique creates a more stable construct with 3-point fixation and offers better load sharing among implants and healthy vertebrae. Our observations suggest that OWC is a good surgical option for this patient group.

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• J Spinal Disord Tech · Feb 2009

  Case Reports

  Traumatic subacute spinal subdural hematoma successfully treated with lumbar drainage: case report.

  A case report. ⋯ Traumatic spinal SDH is extremely rare and is usually associated with intracranial injury. Here, the authors report a rare case of traumatic spinal SDH not associated with head injury, which was successfully treated by lumbar drainage.

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