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Intertransverse approach for extraforaminal herniations

Q P Wang1, N S Lee, Y Zhang

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, China.

Spine
|March 15, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Intertransverse discectomy effectively treats extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation, relieving pain and restoring function. This minimally invasive approach preserves spinal stability and avoids opening the spinal canal.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation presents unique surgical challenges.
  • Traditional surgical approaches include laminectomy, foraminotomy, and facetectomy.
  • The intertransverse discectomy offers a distinct alternative for managing these herniations.

Observation:

  • This case report details three patients with extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation.
  • Surgical intervention involved discectomy via an intertransverse approach.
  • The procedure involved a midline incision, muscle detachment, ligament resection, and nucleus pulposus removal.

Findings:

  • Postoperative outcomes were highly satisfactory across all three patients.
  • Patients experienced rapid resolution of neurological deficits, including weakness and pain.

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  • Full recovery and return to work were observed within 2-3 months.

    • Implications:

    • Intertransverse discectomy is a rational and beneficial technique for extraforaminal disc herniation.
    • Advantages include avoiding spinal canal entry, maintaining spinal stability, and enabling management of multiple herniations via a single incision.