Bhavuk's laminar bow: a novel posterior-only technique for the restoration of lordosis in rigid cervical kyphosis.
Bhavuk Garg, Akashdeep Singh Bali, Saransh Gupta et al.
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Case in brief
This report describes a novel surgical technique, 'Bhavuk's Laminar Bow,' for correcting rigid cervical kyphosis in two patients. The procedure involved the placement of laminar screws at C2 and subaxial levels, along with wide facet osteotomies and posterior column shortening. Both patients demonstrated significant radiographic correction and clinical improvement, achieving lordosis restoration without neurological complications.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
The 'Bhavuk's Laminar Bow' technique offers a posterior-only approach for correcting rigid cervical kyphosis, potentially reducing the need for high-risk anterior surgical interventions.
Why it matters
This technique may provide a safer alternative for selected patients with rigid cervical deformities, warranting further investigation into its efficacy and safety.