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A Novel Technique for Cervical Microscopic Foraminotomy Utilizing Spinous Process Splitting: Microscopic Mini-Open Foraminotomy
INTRODUCTION: In this study, we present “microscopic mini-open foraminotomy (MicroMOF)” as a new, less invasive method for posterior cervical foraminotomy. TECHNICAL NOTE: Using surgical microscope guidance, the spinous process is hemi-split, and the posterior muscle is detached from the laminar sub...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8668205/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34966871 http://dx.doi.org/10.22603/ssrr.2021-0055 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: In this study, we present “microscopic mini-open foraminotomy (MicroMOF)” as a new, less invasive method for posterior cervical foraminotomy. TECHNICAL NOTE: Using surgical microscope guidance, the spinous process is hemi-split, and the posterior muscle is detached from the laminar subperiosteal surface. Bony resection is then performed obliquely from medial posterior to lateral anterior under lateral-tilted surgical field exposure. MicroMOF has been performed successfully for cervical radiculopathy and cervical spondylotic amyotrophy, which achieved postoperative symptom improvement with few complications. CONCLUSIONS: The novel MicroMOF foraminotomy technique has been found to protect the nerve root and vertebral artery and help preserve muscle and cervical facet joint bone. |
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