Minimal Invasive Posterior Cervical Laminoforaminotomy for Treatment of Degenerative Cervical Radiculopathy: A Technical Report and Review of the Literatures

Weerasak Singhatanadgige MD, MS1, Chotetawan Tanavalee MD1, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol MD1, Worawat Limthongkul MD1

Affiliation : 1 Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital,

Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand Posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy is a surgical procedure used for treating cervical radiculopathy. The procedure with its minimally invasive, non-fusion surgical technique has gained much in popularity over recent years. The aims of the present study were to reveal indications, contraindications, surgical technique, clinical results, and complications of posterior cervical foraminotomy for treating degenerative cervical radiculopathy.

Keywords : Minimal invasive, Laminotomy, Foraminotomy, Cervical, Radiculopathy

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