Learning curve and clinical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis

ConclusionThe learning curve of PETD for LSS was assessed and good clinical results were achieved. The surgeon ’s experience with this technique correlated with reduced operation time. Proper patient selection, familiarity with pathological anatomy, and manipulation under endoscopic view may shorten the learning curve and decrease complications.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research