title: Practical points in spinal endoscopy.
abstract: This article presents an overview of spinal endoscopy, including history, indications, and contraindications, along with the anatomy and physiology of the spine. A description of the procedure is provided, complications are identified, and nursing considerations are highlighted.
authors: St Joseph Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL, USA.
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Forrest
authors: V K
authors: VK
authors: Malik
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology