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Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach for Lumbar Extraforaminal Synovial Cysts: Technical Note
Albert E Telfeian1, Adetokunbo Oyelese1, Jared Fridley1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
World Neurosurgery
|November 17, 2019
Summary
Transforaminal endoscopic surgery offers a minimally invasive option for extraforaminal lumbar facet cysts causing radiculopathy. This technique successfully treated two patients, avoiding facet resection and fusion.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Lumbar facet cysts often cause stenosis and radiculopathy.
- Extraforaminal lumbar facet cysts are rare and surgically challenging due to their location.

