Awake Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Technical Note.

Alexander J ButlerG Damian BruskoMichael Y Wang

Published in: HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery (2020)

The latest technical considerations and adaptations of a novel technique for endoscopic MIS spinal fusion without general anesthesia are described. A refined surgical technique and anesthetic protocol are presented in detail with recommendations for the successful implementation and performance of the procedure.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
primary care
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
spinal cord
high intensity
clinical practice
endoscopic submucosal dissection
deep brain stimulation