Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy via a single stab incision for contiguous two-level cervical radiculopathy

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2020 Mar;162(3):685-689. doi: 10.1007/s00701-019-04198-4. Epub 2020 Jan 3.

Abstract

Background: Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy (EPCF) is an effective surgical treatment method for single-level cervical radiculopathy. However, only few studies have used the technique for two-level EPCF via a single stab incision.

Method: In this study, the minimally invasive surgical method was used for two-level cervical radiculopathy, and useful information regarding perioperative care was presented.

Conclusion: EPCF is an alternative treatment for patients with symptoms of adjacent two-level lesions of the cervical spine, and such procedure is advantageous as it can be performed with a small access.

Keywords: Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy; Minimally invasive; Single stab incision; Two-level cervical radiculopathy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Foraminotomy / adverse effects
  • Foraminotomy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Radiculopathy / surgery*