Navigation-assisted extraforaminal lumbar disc microdiscectomy: Technical note

Conclusion: We described a novel use of 2D/3D imaging system navigation in the microsurgical treatment of ELDH that has not previously reported. This technique is safe and effective and provides more intraoperative details compared to fluoroscopy, which can be crucial for the success of the procedure and to reduce complications and particularly indicated in complex cases with altered anatomy.

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Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - November 26, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giovanni Federico Nicoletti Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana Bipin Chaurasia Giancarlo Ponzo Massimiliano Giuffrida Giuseppe Vasta Santino Ottavio Tomasi Francesca Graziano Salvatore Cicero Gianluca Scalia Source Type: research