Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy: Indications, Technique, and Outcomes.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Cervical radiculopathy presents with upper extremity pain, decreased sensation, and decreased strength caused by irritation of specific nerve root(s). After failure of conservative management, surgical options include anterior cervical decompression and fusion, disk arthroplasty, and posterior cervical foraminotomy. In this review, we discuss indications, techniques, and outcomes of posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy.
Medical subject headings
- Foraminotomy
- Radiculopathy
- Treatment Outcome
Anatomy
- cervical spine