Interventional Pain Surgery

Author(s): Zhen-Zhou Li* and Shu-Xun Hou

DOI: 10.2174/9789815274523124030011

Applied Surgical Anatomy in Full-Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy

Pp: 127-156 (30)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy (FE-PCF) has emerged as an alternative to ACDF or open posterior foraminotomy for treating cervical radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis or herniated discs. In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the surgically applied anatomy relevant to the FE-PCF. The procedure involves using advanced endoscopic visualization and surgical instruments to achieve precise decompression of the affected nerve root. Therefore, the authors summarize the key features of posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy, including its advantages over traditional open surgery, such as lower complication rates, reduced tissue disruption, and faster recovery times. They employ illustrative step-by-step instructions that the novice endoscopic spine surgeon can employ to execute the posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy safely and effectively.

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