15 December 2023: Clinical Research
Lamina-Lifting Suspension Modification in Bridge Crane Technique in Treatment of Severe Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum (TOLF)
Ye Zhang 12ABCDEFG , Yunsheng Ou 12ADG , Wei Luo 12BC , Wanyuan Qin 12DE , Tuotuo Xiong 12EF , Yong Zhu 12AEF*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.941803
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941803
Table 1 Evaluation of neurological function in the patient using the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) scale for thoracic myelopathy.
| Function score/description | Pre- | 3 months follow-up | 12 months follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0: unable to stand up& walk by any means 1: unable to walk w/o a crane or other support on level ground 2: walks independently but needs support on stairs 3: capable of fast but clumsy walking 4: normal. | |||
| 0: complete loss of touch & pain sensation 1: >60% normal sensation &/or moderate pain or numbness 2: normal | |||
| 0: complete loss of touch & pain sensation 1: >60% normal sensation &/or moderate pain or numbness 2: normal | |||
| 0: urinary retention &/or incontinence 1: sense of retention &/or dribbling &/or thin stream &/or incomplete continence 2: urinary retardation &/or pollakiuria 3: normal | |||
| mJOA scale – The modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale. | |||