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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2025; 16(6): 107753
Published online Jun 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i6.107753
Published online Jun 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i6.107753
Thoracic anterior controllable antedisplacement fusion for thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: A case report
Xing-Yu Jin, Hua-Zheng Wang, Kai Yang, Yu Bao, Ye Wang, Xing-Lei Ben, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou BenQ Medical Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
Hai-Yan Sun, Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Xing-Yu Jin and Hua-Zheng Wang.
Co-corresponding authors: Xing-Lei Ben and Hai-Yan Sun.
Author contributions: Jin XY, Wang HZ, and Yang K are responsible for writing the article, who contributed equally to this paper; Bao Y, Wang Y, and Lu D are responsible for data collection and educating patients; Ben XL and Yan H are responsible for article proofreading and surgical operation; All authors reviewed the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Yan Sun, Chief Physician, Full Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 181 Zhuyuan Road, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China. hhysun1269@163.com
Received: March 30, 2025
Revised: April 10, 2025
Accepted: May 15, 2025
Published online: June 18, 2025
Processing time: 81 Days and 21.2 Hours
Revised: April 10, 2025
Accepted: May 15, 2025
Published online: June 18, 2025
Processing time: 81 Days and 21.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, especially long-segment lesions, has always been a difficult problem in clinical work. The unique anatomical structure of thoracic vertebra leads to high risk and difficulty in surgical treatment. By loosening the intervertebral discs above and below the diseased segment, removing the lamina behind the diseased segment and pushing the diseased segment forward, a good therapeutic effect can be achieved and the surgical risk can be reduced.