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To evaluate the incidence, grading, and treatment of spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) post cervical laminoplasty based on MRI scans.

April 29, 2026Global Spine Journal0 citationsOpen Access

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The Incidence, Grading, and Treatment of Spinal Epidural Hematoma After Cervical Laminoplasty: A Retrospective Study Based on Postoperative MRI of 207 Patients

ZLZexiang LiuPeking University BWBen Wang RQRuomu Qu

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To evaluate the incidence, grading, and treatment of spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) post cervical laminoplasty based on MRI scans.
Retrospective analysis of 207 patients who underwent cervical laminoplasty and had postoperative MRIs.
Assessment of JOA scores and neck NRS scores at 3-month follow-up.
Evaluation of potential predictors for SEH occurrence.
More than one-third of patients displayed MRI-detectable SEH, predominantly asymptomatic.
No significant predictors were identified for the presence of SEH.
Epidural scar formation occurred more frequently in SEH cases but was not statistically significant.

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= .141). Clinical outcomes, including Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, and neck Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) scores were comparable between groups at the 3-month follow-up. No independent predictors of SEH were identified.ConclusionsMRI-detectable postoperative SEH was observed in more than one-third of patients after LAMP, and most cases were asymptomatic. The proposed grading system may support stratified management. Clinical outcomes were comparable between groups, and epidural scar formation was more frequent in the SEH group, but not statistically significant.

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