The Microendoscopic Decompression of Lumbar Stenosis: A Review of the Current Literature and Clinical Results
Joint Authors
Fessler, Richard
Smith, Zachary A.
Wong, Albert P.
Lall, Rohan R.
Bresnahan, Lacey E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lumbar stenosis is a well-defined pathologic condition with excellent surgical outcomes.
Empiric evidence as well as randomized, prospective trials has demonstrated the superior efficacy of surgery compared to medical management for lumbar stenosis.
Traditionally, lumbar stenosis is decompressed with open laminectomies.
This involves removal of the spinous process, lamina, and the posterior musculoligamentous complex (posterior tension band).
This approach provides excellent improvement in symptoms, but is also associated with potential postoperative spinal instability.
This may result in subsequent need for spinal fusion.
Advances in technology have enabled the application of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) as an acceptable alternative to open lumbar decompression.
Recent studies have shown similar to improved perioperative outcomes when comparing MISS to open decompression for lumbar stenosis.
A literature review of MISS for decompression of lumbar stenosis with tubular retractors was performed to evaluate the outcomes of this modern surgical technique.
In addition, a discussion of the advantages and limitations of this technique is provided.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wong, Albert P.& Smith, Zachary A.& Lall, Rohan R.& Bresnahan, Lacey E.& Fessler, Richard. 2012. The Microendoscopic Decompression of Lumbar Stenosis: A Review of the Current Literature and Clinical Results. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wong, Albert P.…[et al.]. The Microendoscopic Decompression of Lumbar Stenosis: A Review of the Current Literature and Clinical Results. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wong, Albert P.& Smith, Zachary A.& Lall, Rohan R.& Bresnahan, Lacey E.& Fessler, Richard. The Microendoscopic Decompression of Lumbar Stenosis: A Review of the Current Literature and Clinical Results. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029464
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1029464