Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2009
Laminoplasty after anterior spinal fusion for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
To review outcomes of laminoplasty after anterior spinal fusion (ASF) in 8 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). ⋯ Initial surgery (such as ASF) is more effective in relieving cord compromise and myelopathy. Inadequate decompression and progression of disease may necessitate secondary laminoplasty, which conferred additional benefits that 5 of our 8 patients enjoyed despite persistence of myelomalacia.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2009
Intramedullary nailing and plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal metaphyseal tibia and fibula.
To assess the results of concurrent intramedullary nailing plus plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal tibia and fibula. ⋯ Concurrent intramedullary nailing and plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal tibia and fibula is effective in preventing malalignment. Plate osteosynthesis for the fibula provides additional stability even when a single distal locking bolt is used to fix the intramedullary nail to the tibia.