Cervical Laminoforaminotomy for Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Report
Muhammad Syafik Mohd Yunus, Suffian Sabri, Sabarul A Mokhtar
TL;DR
This case report describes a successful surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy using a minimally invasive technique that preserves cervical mobility.
Contribution
The report highlights the effectiveness of cervical laminoforaminotomy as an alternative to fusion-based procedures.
Findings
Cervical laminoforaminotomy can achieve excellent outcomes in treating cervical radiculopathy.
The procedure preserves cervical mobility and avoids fusion-related risks.
Proper patient selection and surgical skill are critical for successful outcomes.
Abstract
Cervical laminoforaminotomy (CLF) provides a safe and effective decompression procedure of nerve roots while maintaining cervical mobility and preserving stability. However, this unique technique requires appropriate patient selection and the technical ability of the surgeon to produce an excellent outcome. Furthermore, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been accepted as the “gold standard” procedure in managing cervical radiculopathy, despite posing the risk of anterior structure injuries and fusion. Here we report a case report of the surgical management of unilateral cervical radiculopathy using the CLF technique.
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Taxonomy
TopicsCervical and Thoracic Myelopathy · Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology · Spinal Hematomas and Complications