Transforaminal Endoscopic Decompression for Lumbar Lateral Recess Stenosis: An Advanced Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.209
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The clinical application of endoscopic techniques for lumbar lateral recess stenosis (LRS) is still challenging. This study aimed to describe a transforaminal endoscopic decompression (TED) technique for LRS and to demonstrate its clinical results.… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar lateral; decompression; lateral recess; endoscopic decompression ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of percutaneous endoscopic decompression via transforaminal and interlaminar approaches for lumbar spine stenosis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018555
Abstract: Abstract Background: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common and frequently-occurring disease in the elderly. Percutaneous endoscopic decompression (PED) has become the first choice for the treatment of LSS because of its small wound, mild… read more here.
Keywords: interlaminar; stenosis; approach; endoscopic decompression ... See more keywords
A comparison study of percutaneous endoscopic decompression and posterior decompressive laminectomy in the treatment of thoracic spinal stenosis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03739-8
Abstract: Background Percutaneous endoscopic decompression (PED) is considered a minimally invasive and safe procedure in lumbar degenerative disease. Few authors report the success of PED for thoracic spinal stenosis (TSS) with thoracic myelopathy. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: decompressive laminectomy; group; posterior decompressive; percutaneous endoscopic ... See more keywords
Determination of Work Related to Endoscopic Decompression of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040614
Abstract: Background: Effective 1 January 2017, single-level endoscopic lumbar discectomy received a Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 62380. However, no work relative value units (wRVUs) are currently assigned to the procedure. A physician’s payment… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; endoscopic; spine; work ... See more keywords