A Comparative Retrospective Study of UBE-ULBD Versus Open Surgery for Severe Thoracic Spinal Stenosis Caused by Ossification of Ligamentum Flavum | Synapse
February 19, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología0 citationsOpen Access
To compare neurological recovery and complications between UBE-ULBD and open surgery for severe thoracic spinal stenosis.
Retrospective cohort design
Comparison of UBE-ULBD and open surgery
Assessment of recovery outcomes
Evaluation of complication rates
UBE-ULBD provided similar neurological recovery to open surgery
Earlier recovery observed in UBE-ULBD patients
Fewer complications reported with UBE-ULBD
Abstract
In this retrospective cohort, UBE-ULBD provided similar neurological recovery to open surgery with earlier recovery and fewer complications in patients with high-occupancy TOLF.