A Meta-Analysis of Cervical Laminoplasty Techniques: Are Mini-Plates Superior? Meta-analysis and systematic review of literature.



Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis and systematic review of literature.



systematic review of literature
In the late 1990s, spinal surgeons experimented by using maxillofacial fixation plates as an alternative to sutures, anchors, and local spinous process autografts to provide a more rigid and lasting fixation for laminoplasty. 
maxillofacial fixation plates
This eventually led to the advent of laminoplasty mini-plates, which are currently used. 
laminoplasty mini-plates