From the case:
Open door laminoplasty
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An open-door laminoplasty has been performed. Multilevel degenerative change in the mid cervical spine with disc space narrowing and osteophytes is noted.
From the case:
Open door laminoplasty
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Axial T2 scan demonstrates laminoplasty with widening of the canal.
Case Discussion
Open door laminoplasty is an alternative to a laminectomy. The lamina are cut but eh spinous process remain in situ, tilted to make more room for the cord.