Circumferential Decompression Technique of Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cervical osseous foraminal stenosis (COFS) results from the uncinate process and facet hyperostosis. Currently, the optimal surgical technique for the treatment of COFS remains controversial.

Materials and methods

Patients with COFS presenting radiculopathy underwent posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy by the circumferential decompression technique. The neck disability index (NDI), the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the modified MacNab criteria were used to evaluate the outcomes. In addition, the range of motion (ROM) and the slippage distance between the operated vertebrae in flexion-extension position were measured to evaluate the stability of the cervical spine.

Results

There were 24 consecutive patients in the study. The mean follow-up period wa

SUBMITTER: Hou GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8803431 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature