Percutaneous Nucleoplasty (PN) is a method in which disc decompression is provided through controlled evaporation of nucleus pulposus using radiofrequency energy [rx]. It is supposed that the mechanism of clinical efficacy of the PN procedure is that PN alters the Read More …
Month: December 2020
Laminoforaminotomy – Indications, Contraindications
Laminoforaminotomy means a foraminotomy is often performed at the same time as a laminectomy or a laminotomy. The combination of procedures is called a laminoforaminotomy. A cervical foraminotomy is an operation done from the back of the neck to relieve Read More …
Cervical Foraminotomy – Indications, Contraindications
A cervical foraminotomy is an operation done from the back of the neck to relieve pressure on one or more spinal nerves. It involves carefully removing a small portion of bone and joint which overlie the spinal nerve, as well Read More …
Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy – Indications, Contraindications
Posterior cervical foraminotomy is an attractive therapeutic option in selected cases of cervical radiculopathy that maintains a cervical range of motion and minimizes adjacent-segment degeneration. The focus of this procedure is to preserve as much of the facet as possible Read More …
Foraminotomy – Indications, Procedure, Technique
Foraminotomy is an operation that “cleans out” or enlarges the bony hole (foramen) where a nerve root exits the spinal canal. Bulging discs or joints thickened with age can narrow the space where the spinal nerve exits and press on Read More …
Spinal Discectomy – Indications, Procedure, Technique
Spinal Discectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of a vertebral disc that has herniated. The disc is removed by first cutting the outer annulus fibrosis and removing the nucleus pulposus to relieve pressure on the nerve root. Read More …
Lumbar Discectomy – Indications, Procedure, Technique
Lumbar Discectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of a vertebral disc that has herniated. The disc is removed by first cutting the outer annulus fibrosis and removing the nucleus pulposus to relieve pressure on the nerve root. Read More …
Microdiscectomy – Indications, Contraindications
Microdiscectomy also sometimes called microdecompression or microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed on patients with a herniated lumbar disc. During this surgery, a surgeon will remove portions of the herniated disc to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve Read More …
Spinal Laminectomy – Indications, Contraindications
Spinal laminectomy (also known as spinal decompression) is done when a narrowing of the spinal canal causes pain, numbness, or weakness. During the procedure, the lamina or bony walls of the vertebrae are removed, along with any bone spurs, to Read More …
Thoracic Laminectomy – Indications, Contraindications
Thoracic Laminectomy is the removal of the lamina in the middle part of the back (thoracic spine). Lumbar laminectomy continues to be one of the most common lumbar procedures performed for spinal stenosis. Currently, there are several techniques to accomplish Read More …
Sacral Laminectomy – Indications, Contraindications
Sacral Laminectomy is the removal of the lamina in the back between your pelvic, or hip bones (sacral spine). Lumbar laminectomy continues to be one of the most common lumbar procedures performed for spinal stenosis. Currently, there are several techniques to Read More …