Posterior foraminotomy for lateral cervical disc herniation

摘要

The ideal approach to the treatment of soft cervical disc herniation remains controversial. Although anterior cervical procedures have gained prominence over the past years, posterior cervical foraminotomy has proven benefts. Multiple studies found a relieve of symptoms in 82–97% of patients who have radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis or posterolateral herniated discs [1–3].