Trends in Laminoplasty Versus Posterior Cervical Fusion in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis from 2015 to 2023

Key Points

• Laminoplasty shows a growing trend in usage compared to posterior cervical fusion over the analyzed years.
• Outcomes from both surgical techniques were evaluated, revealing significant differences in patient recovery times.
• Retrospective analysis across multiple centers provided a comprehensive view of surgical trends in the US healthcare system.
• Understanding these trends may enable better surgical decision-making and resource allocation in neurosurgery.