Journal of Spine

Craig Goldberg

Publications

• Research Article
  Lumbar Decompressive Laminectomy or Laminotomy for Degenerative Conditions: “ Outcome Comparison of Traditional Open versus Less Invasive Techniques ”
  Author(s): Reginald Q Knight, Melissa Scribani, Nicole Krupa, Scott Grainger, Craig Goldberg, Carl Spivak and Paul JenkinsReginald Q Knight, Melissa Scribani, Nicole Krupa, Scott Grainger, Craig Goldberg, Carl Spivak and Paul Jenkins
  
  Abstract Study design: Non-randomized chart review of elective lumbar decompression Objective: Compare patient outcome and health system economic impact associated with direct lumbar decompression. Summary of background data: Degenerative lumbar conditions refractory to non-operative measures are traditionally treated via open decompression. Less invasive techniques assisted by tubular retractors or endoscopic visualization continue to grow in popularity. Methods: 338 consecutive patients with spinal stenosis or disc herniation were treated with: Open, Tube-assisted, or Endoscope-assisted procedures based on the surgeons’ typical indications, practice pattern and procedure of choice. Cases stratified by stenosis requiring decompression without discectomy (Stenosis) or disc herniation requiring discectomy (Disc). Data collected preoperatively, one, four and ten months postoperati.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.S2-006

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