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Posterolateral Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression Rotate-to-Retract Technique for Foraminal Disc Herniation: A Technical Report
Joint Authors
Soo, Eun Sang
Sourabh, Chachan
Ho, Lee Sang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-02-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Study Aim.
Foraminal disc herniations present the unique surgical challenge for exiting nerve root retraction and decompression.
The aim of current study is to describe an innovative maneuver and evaluate its usefulness for endoscopic decompression of foraminal disc herniations.
Material and Methods.
A retrospective review was performed including cases of foraminal disc herniations who underwent endoscopic discectomy utilizing the rotate-to-retract technique.
Data on patient demographics and improvement in VAS/ODI scores were collected and analyzed statistically.
Results.
There were ten patients (three male; seven female) in the final analysis.
Seven procedures were done at the L4-L5 level, two were done at the L5-S1 level, and one was done at the L3-L4 level.
The average VAS scores improved from preoperatively 7.5 to postoperatively 4.4 (p= 0.001).
The mean preoperative ODI was 67.8 and improved to 26.6 postoperatively (p< 0.001).
None of the cases reported any neurological or dural complication.
Conclusion.
Foraminal disc herniations can be safely and adequately addressed endoscopically with the use of rotate-to-retract technique.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Soo, Eun Sang& Sourabh, Chachan& Ho, Lee Sang. 2019. Posterolateral Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression Rotate-to-Retract Technique for Foraminal Disc Herniation: A Technical Report. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126239
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Soo, Eun Sang…[et al.]. Posterolateral Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression Rotate-to-Retract Technique for Foraminal Disc Herniation: A Technical Report. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126239
American Medical Association (AMA)
Soo, Eun Sang& Sourabh, Chachan& Ho, Lee Sang. Posterolateral Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression Rotate-to-Retract Technique for Foraminal Disc Herniation: A Technical Report. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126239
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1126239