Microscopy-assisted interspinous tubular approach for lumbar spinal stenosis

Autor: Miroslava-Elizabeth Soriano-Lopez, Javier Quillo-Reséndiz, José-Antonio Soriano-Sánchez, Manuel Rodríguez-García, Carlos-Francisco Gutiérrez-Partida, Javier Quillo-Olvera, Sergio Soriano-Solis, Claudia-Angélica Covarrubias-Rosas
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Spine Surgery. 3:64-70
ISSN: 2414-4630
2414-469X
Popis: Various minimally invasive techniques have been reported as an alternative to conventional lumbar decompression. The major advantage of these minimally invasive procedures lies in their reduction of unnecessary exposure and tissue trauma. Our objective was to describe a minimally invasive procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis decompression by enlarging the lumbar interspinous space, approaching it with a tubular retractor, and assisting with microscopy. Thoracolumbar fascia and paravertebral muscles are preserved throughout the whole procedure. Iatrogenic instability of the spine can be avoided if during the procedure both joints are just undercut in order to decompress the subarticular space. The approach described in this manuscript could be used as an alternate minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of central and lateral lumbar spinal stenosis.
Databáze: OpenAIRE