Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreJournal ClubResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeJournal ClubExplore
July 26, 2026Spine Open

Effect of Facet Fusion in Single-Level Fixation for Cervical Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

YDYusuke DodoHKHiroyasu KodamaYIYuki Ishikawa

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Retrospective study compares radiographic and clinical outcomes of laminoplasty versus laminoplasty with facet fusion in cervical spondylolisthesis, suggesting improved stabilization with fusion.

Key Points

  • The aim is to compare outcomes of laminoplasty alone versus laminoplasty with facet fusion in cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis.
  • Retrospective observational study of 28 patients undergoing posterior cervical surgery from 2017 to 2025.
  • Patients divided into laminoplasty alone (14) and laminoplasty with facet fusion (14).
  • Radiographic assessments included % slip, foraminal area, and disc height preoperatively and postoperatively with 2-year follow-up.
  • The F group showed improvement in % slip from 20.5% to 4.8% postoperatively, maintained at 5.6% at 2 years, whereas the L group deteriorated from 16.1% to 22.6%.
  • Foraminal area increased bilaterally and disc height was preserved in the F group, with minimal changes in the L group.
  • Solid bone union was achieved in all F group patients.

Cite This Study

Dodo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a72fd3aea3239cd78266https://doi.org/10.1097/bn9.0000000000000118
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share