{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Under Lateral Decubitus Position with Local Anesthesia.
{Author}: Lim DH;Kim S;Lim JK;Sivakanthan S;Meyer RM;Kim P;Hofstetter CP;Rim BC;
{Journal}: World Neurosurg
{Volume}: 186
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 06 2
{Factor}: 2.21
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.158
{Abstract}: Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy is gaining popularity among endoscopic spine surgeons for the treatment of radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis.<BR>This study describes a technique using the lateral decubitus position for endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy under monitored anesthesia care and local anesthesia only.<BR>A total of 10 patients with contraindications to general anesthesia underwent the procedure, resulting in improvement in cervical radicular pain with no perioperative complications.<BR>The findings suggest that this approach is a viable alternative for patients at high risk of general anesthesia care, expanding the surgical options for the treatment of radiculopathy.