Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy and discectomy.
Posterior cervical microendoscopic foraminotomy and discectomy is an effective minimally invasive approach to cervical radiculopathy caused by foraminal osteophytes or lateral disc herniations. This article reviews the technique in detail as well as the advantages over open approaches. Nuances of the technique, including complications and their management, are also explored.
O'Toole
John E
JE
Department of Neurosurgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 970, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. john_otoole@rush.edu
Sheikh
Hormoz
H
Eichholz
Kurt M
KM
Fessler
Richard G
RG
Perez-Cruet
Mick J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D017586:Diskectomy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000601:surgery*