Narrative review of intraoperative imaging guidance for decompression-only surgery.

ABSTRACT: Decompression of the spine is defined as removal of bony and soft tissue structures in order to provide space for the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This definition, however, underscores the dangers and complexity of safely providing anatomical space for these neurologic structures. Complications such as neurologic injury, vascular injury, and durotomy can make these procedures hazardous for the patient and surgeon. Furthermore, inability to fully decompress the neural elements will result in continued symptoms for patients. Intraoperative image guidance can provide important anatomical landmarks to perform these decompressive surgeries safely and efficiently. In particular, performing decompression surgery utilizing minimally invasive techniques with image guidance can allow for the leas

SUBMITTER: Virk S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7859763 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature