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Lumbar Endoscopic Spine Surgery A Comprehensive Review.

Nicholas A Shepard, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Yong Kim

Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013)

|March 11, 2021

Summary

Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) offers a minimally invasive option for spinal conditions, reducing tissue disruption. This review covers ESS history, techniques, and applications for lumbar disc herniations and stenosis.

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is an evolving minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) technique.
ESS aims to treat spinal pathologies with reduced disruption to surrounding tissues.
Its application in the lumbar spine has advanced significantly over five decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical development of ESS.
To define key terminology associated with ESS.
To discuss the current and future applications of ESS in the lumbar spine.

Main Methods:

Literature review of endoscopic spine surgery.
Historical analysis of ESS advancements.
Discussion of current and emerging ESS techniques.

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Main Results:

ESS is increasingly adopted for lumbar conditions like disc herniations and stenosis.
Significant progress has been made in ESS technology and application over 50 years.
The review provides a comprehensive overview of ESS in the lumbar spine.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic spine surgery represents a key advancement in minimally invasive spinal treatment.
Understanding ESS history and terminology is crucial for its effective application.
ESS is poised for continued growth and innovation in managing lumbar spine pathologies.