ISI and PVH occurred in more than 90% of patients with SCIWORA. The range of ISI significantly reflected symptom severity and prognosis for neurologic outcome.

Pre- and postoperative JOA scores were low in elderly patients. However, the achieved JOA score was almost similar among the 3 groups. Thus, elderly patients could obtain reasonable recovery after cervical laminoplasty.

Thoracic spine showed ROM in sagittal plane, despite being considered a stable region. These findings offer useful information in the diagnosis and selection of surgical intervention in thoracic spinal disease.

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