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D J De Antoni1, M L Claro, G G Poehling, S S Hughes.
Abstract
This article describes a new technique to achieve access to the epidural space via a direct posterior portal. This minimally invasive technique allows treatment of disc protrusions and extrusions with full visualization and minimal dissection of the paraspinal musculature. Hemostasis, visualization, and triangulation is performed with standard arthroscopic instrumentation. The anatomy of, indications for, and advantages of this techniques are described.Mesh:
Year: 1996 PMID: 8783828 DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(96)90069-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthroscopy ISSN: 0749-8063 Impact factor: 4.772