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Laminotomy: a technical note.

Abstract

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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D D Cochrane, P Steinbok. 1992. Laminotomy: a technical note.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00262853

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