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How I do it: bilateral lumbar spinal canal microsurgical decompression via unilateral approach

Authors: Igor Borshchenko, Abram Gulzatyan, Roman Kartavykh, Andrey Grin

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 11/2019

Abstract

Background

Bilateral lumbar spinal canal decompression via unilateral approach is a surgical way to treat degenerative spinal canal stenosis.

Method

We report the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal canal stenosis by removing overgrown ligaments, bone, and other compromising tissue on both sides of the spinal canal, using one side approach, avoiding surgical trauma of the counter side of the spine.

Conclusion

This technique allows to achieve perfect results using common microsurgical instruments and Caspar distractor for one or multilevel surgery.

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Title: How I do it: bilateral lumbar spinal canal microsurgical decompression via unilateral approach
Authors: Igor Borshchenko
Abram Gulzatyan
Roman Kartavykh
Andrey Grin
Publication date: 01-11-2019
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Keywords: Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-04059-0

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How I do it: bilateral lumbar spinal canal microsurgical decompression via unilateral approach

Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

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