Minimally invasive tubular access for posterior cervical foraminotomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Minimally invasive tubular access for posterior cervical foraminotomy can be an effective and safe technique for decompression of the nerve root utilizing minimally invasive muscle splitting with routine outpatient discharge. This technique has come under scrutiny calling into question the associated learning curve, a subjective limited exposure provided, and an argument that the risks and complications are largely unknown. In response to previously published critiques, this study aims to describe the outcomes and complications associated with this technique in a large patient series.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was performed from 1999 to 2013 capturing a single surgeon's experience with the minimally invasive tubular access for posterior cervical foramin

SUBMITTER: Branch BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4439784 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature