Abstract
Background: Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (PELF) is a good alternative for foraminal stenosis. The steep learning curve and lack of a practical manual can make this technique challenging. Method: We describe a step-by-step technique based on the literature review and our experience in actual practice: (1) posterolateral foraminal landing, (2) bony unroofing of the superior articular process, and (3) full-scale soft tissue decompression. Technical tips for preventing complications are also discussed. Conclusion: PELF may be effective and minimally invasive. Standardized surgical techniques are essential for clinical success.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 933-936 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Acta Neurochirurgica |
| Volume | 164 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature.
Keywords
- Endoscopy
- Foraminal stenosis
- Foraminotomy
- Lumbar
- Percutaneous
- Posterolateral
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy: how I do it'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver