GET THE APP

..

Journal of Spine

ISSN: 2165-7939

Open Access

Michael S. Virk

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital,
525 E. 68th St., Box 99 (Baker F-2218), New York, NY, 10065
Tanzania

Publications
  • Research Article
    A Minimally Invasive Approach to the Lumbar Neural Foramen and Extraforaminal Compartment: Modified Surgical Technique
    Author(s): Michael S. Virk and Eric ElowitzMichael S. Virk and Eric Elowitz

    Surgical approaches to the neural foramen and the lateral extraforaminal space in the lumbar spine are required to treat far lateral disc herniations and shwannomas. The MetRx tubular retractor system facilitates a minimally invasive technique that directly targets the region delineated by Kambin’s triangle. This study presents technical modifications, described in a step-wise fashion, to previously published approaches. We reviewed the charts of 47 patients that underwent surgery for pathology located in Kambin’s Triangle using the modified technique described here. Important technical adjustments include docking on the pars interarticularis, minimal shaving of the lateral pars and inferior articulating process, and palpation of the pedicle as a reference point for opening the ligamentumflavum and locating the exiting nerve. Potential pitfalls and strategies to .. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000203

    Abstract PDF

Relevant Topics

Google Scholar citation report
Citations: 2022

Journal of Spine received 2022 citations as per Google Scholar report

Journal of Spine peer review process verified at publons

Indexed In

 
arrow_upward arrow_upward