Laminotomy: a technical note.
In order to restore spinal integrity following posterior exposures of the spinal canal in children, we describe modifications of Raimondi's laminotomy technique. The use of a pneumatic dissecting tool with foot-plate to create a hinged osteoplastic laminotomy is described, as are techniques for securing the laminotomy flap in place at the end of the procedure.
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Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Steinbok
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D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*