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Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a potentially catastrophic disease. Laminoplasty (LP) is a common surgical intervention, but postoperative kyphosis progression is a major complication, for which various risk factors have been identified and used in surgical decision-making. Our focus is on the ability of OPLL with specific morphological traits, designated as the true continuous segment (TCS), to stabilize alignment and prevent postoperative kyphosis after LP. ⋯ For patients with OPLL, TCS was shown to protect against the LoL after LP. Therefore, TCS should be identified and considered when planning surgical treatment for OPLL.