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

Abstract

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