K-line guided approach selection and outcomes assessment for Cervical Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL): A case series with literature review from Pakistan

K-line is a useful radiological indicator in selecting anterior versus posterior approach for patients with cervical OPLL in terms of Nurick grading and mJOA scores.

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Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
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2024-11-27
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https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.12(pins).11094
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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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K-line guided approach selection and outcomes assessment for Cervical Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL): A case series with literature review from Pakistan

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K-line guided approach selection and outcomes assessment for Cervical Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL): A case series with literature review from Pakistan

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Abstract

K-line is a useful radiological indicator in selecting anterior versus posterior approach for patients with cervical OPLL in terms of Nurick grading and mJOA scores.

Pakistan Journal of Medical SciencesVol. 40(12(PINS))
Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PK)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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