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Minimally invasive fully endoscopic two-level posterior cervical foraminotomy: technical note.
Ralf Wagner1, Albert E Telfeian2, Menno Iprenburg3
1Ligamenta Spine Centre, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Journal of Spine Surgery (Hong Kong)
|July 27, 2017
Summary
Minimally invasive endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy effectively treats cervical radiculopathy. This technique uses a narrow endoscope to decompress nerve roots, offering a new non-fusion option for patients with foraminal narrowing.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Background:
- Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a standard treatment for cervical radiculopathy due to nerve root compression.
- Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce tissue retraction but present challenges with instrument passage and visualization through narrow retractors.
- Endoscopic visualization offers a potential solution to these challenges in minimally invasive spine surgery.
