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2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Outpatient Unilateral Cervical Radiculopathy: Post ...
Outpatient Unilateral Cervical Radiculopathy: Posterior Foraminotomy is Procedure of Choice
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The speaker discusses the use of outpatient unilateral cervical radiculopathy posterior foraminotomy as a procedure choice for managing cervical radiculopathy. They explain that while the anterior approach treats everything, a posterior approach can be beneficial specifically for radiculopathy. They mention the system created by Kevin Foley and Moe Smith, focusing on unilateral radiculopathy that may involve one or two levels. Radiographic indications include foraminal spondylotic stenosis and soft disc herniations. They discuss the technique, patient outcomes, and complications. The speaker concludes that cervical foraminotomy is an effective outpatient option with low complication rates and lower costs compared to anterior surgery or disc replacement.
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Tim E. Adamson, MD, FAANS
Keywords
outpatient unilateral cervical radiculopathy posterior foraminotomy
radiculopathy
technique
patient outcomes
complications
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