J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1994 Nov;29(6):1536-1541. 10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.6.1536.

Post-Laminectomy Swan Neck Deformity in Adults

• Moon MS
• Ha KY
• Woo YK
• Sun DH
• Song YO

• KMID: 2423253
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.6.1536

Abstract

Five adult cases of post-laminectomy swan-neck deformity are reported. The factors causing the deformity, prophylactic measures, and treatment of the deformity are discussed. It is strongly adviced to the neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons that they should be aware of this unwanted complication of the multi-level cervical laminectomies, and that they should provide every preventive measures before post-laminectomy swan neck deformity develops. Anterior interbody fusion spanning the entire unstable segments is preferably recommended together with application of pre-fusion traction.

Keyword

Swan-Neck Deformity; Post-Laminectomy; Anterior Interbody Fusion

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Congenital Abnormalities*
Humans
Laminectomy
Neck*
Neurosurgeons
Orthopedics
Surgeons
Traction