Journal of Spine

Ahmed Saleh Shaker

Publications

• Research Article
  Recapping Laminoplasty for Adult Low-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
  Author(s): Ahmed Saleh Shaker and Ahmed Hashem AminAhmed Saleh Shaker and Ahmed Hashem Amin
  
  Study design: Prospective study. Objectives of the study: To assess the results of recapping laminoplasty with posterior instrumentation and fusion in the management of adult low grade isthemic spondylolithesis. Background: Isthmic spondylolisthesis is a condition where there is a translational displacement of the upper vertebral body compared to the lower one secondary to a defect in the pars interarticularis. Methods: We treated10 patients, 3 men and 7 women with average age of 42.6 years using the technique of recapping laminoplasty and posterior transpedicular fixation and fusion. The mean vertebral slip was 33.5% (14-47%) preoperative, 6% (0-12%) direct postoperative and 7.4% (0-14%) after 1 year. Results: At the latest follow up visit after 1 year 9 patien.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000160

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