Minimally invasive cervical laminoforaminotomy - Technique and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical radiculopathy is a common pathological entity encountered by spine surgeons. Many surgical options have been described including anterior cervical discectomy with or without fusion to arthroplasty and posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy. Being a motion-preserving procedure, posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy is an excellent treatment for patients with unilateral radiculopathy secondary to a laterally located herniated disc or foraminal stenosis. With the advent of minimally invasive techniques, this procedure has regained popularity.

Objectives

Although there is enough evidence in the literature highlighting the benefits, safety, and efficacy of minimally invasive versus conventional techniques, a detailed technical report along with long-term surgic

SUBMITTER: Srikantha U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8740814 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature