Spinal Column Deformity and Instability After Lumbar or Thoracolumbar Laminectomy for Intraspinal Tumors in Children and Young Adults

Abstract

Spinal deformity or instability after multilevel lumbar or thoracolumbar total laminectomy is not uncommon in children and adolescents. Limiting laminae removal and facet destruction may decrease this incidence. Fusion may be required to correct post-laminectomy deformity and to stabilize the spine.