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Posterior Lateral Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy Through a Lateral Mass Approach in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy.
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World Neurosurgery . May2024, Vol. 185, pe1064-e1073. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The present study outlines the feasibility, safety, and short-term clinical outcomes of posterior lateral endoscopic cervical discectomy (PLECD) through a lateral mass approach for treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR). This single-center retrospective observational study involved 30 patients with single-level CSR who had failed conservative treatment and presented with clinical symptoms consistent with imaging findings undergoing PLECD via a lateral mass approach. Primary outcomes included the visual analog scale (VAS) for neck and arm pain, the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and the modified MacNab criteria. Radiographic follow-up consisted of static and dynamic cervical radiographs and computed tomographic scans. Thirty patients (13 men and 17 women; mean age 48.8 ± 11.9 years) underwent this procedure, and the mean operative time was 74.90 ± 13.52 minutes. Mean follow-up was 7.37 ± 2.17 months. The VAS scores for the neck and arm decreased significantly at the last follow-up (neck, 26.80 ± 4.75 to 9.87 ± 1.78; arm, 71.30 ± 8.48 to 14.73 ± 4.00) (P < 0.05). The JOA score also decreased from 13.47 ± 1.36 to 15.90 ± 0.92 at the last follow-up (P < 0.05). Twenty-nine patients demonstrated satisfactory outcomes based on the modified MacNab criteria at the last follow-up. All patients exhibited a positive clinical response, experiencing relief from symptoms. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans confirmed the complete removal of lesions. PLECD through a lateral mass approach, as an alternative to conventional "keyhole" approaches, proves to be a novel and viable therapeutic option for CSR, demonstrating both high efficacy and safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18788750
- Volume :
- 185
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Neurosurgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177147168
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.024