Posterior foraminotomy for lateral cervical disc herniation

European spine journal

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C. Mehren¹  L. Wanke-Jellinek¹ 

[1] Spine Center, Schön Clinic Munich Harlaching;Academic Teaching Hospital and Spine Research Institute of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU)

关键词: Posterior cervical foraminotomy;    Keyhole foraminotomy;    Lateral cervical disc herniation;    Posterior cervical approach;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s00586-018-05863-5

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

The ideal approach to the treatment of soft cervical disc herniation remains controversial. Although anterior cervical procedures have gained prominence over the past years, posterior cervical foraminotomy has proven benefts. Multiple studies found a relieve of symptoms in 82–97% of patients who have radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis or posterolateral herniated discs [1–3].

【 授权许可】

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