Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy

Dr. Shim explains what Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy is and how it can be performed to ease spinal nerve compression.
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Citations:
Bydon M, Mathios D, Macki M, de la Garza-Ramos R, Sciubba DM, Witham TF, Wolinsky JP, Gokaslan ZL, Bydon A. Long-term patient outcomes after posterior cervical foraminotomy: an analysis of 151 cases. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 Nov;21(5):727-31. PubMed PMID: 25127430
Platt A, Gerard CS, O'Toole JE. Comparison of outcomes following minimally invasive and open posterior cervical foraminotomy: description of minimally invasive technique and review of literature. J Spine Surg. 2020 Mar;6(1):243-251. PubMed PMID: 32309662
Clarke MJ, Ecker RD, Krauss WE, McClelland RL, Dekutoski MB. Same-segment and adjacent-segment disease following posterior cervical foraminotomy. J Neurosurg Spine. 2007 Jan;6(1):5-9. PubMed PMID: 17233284
Additional References:
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[@Dwightinho56]

Thank you so much for this. Very clear and to the point and informative for me being such a patient.

[@markz.5891]

Dr. Shim, you are a great teacher and make very informative videos. I now have better questions to ask my doctor next week. Thank you very much!

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Again thanks Dr Shim, your videos are point on...

[@kellie4225]

I have this c6/7 .l have an overactive bladder 17 years none stop with no urologist finding issue . Will this be an option for me and stop me needing to go 24/7?

[@nuuracisman4482]

I have disc dehydration so how i can protect my disc to become herniated

[@kaiser2cu]

What is the cost of this surgery for one level?

[@samydin3533]

I do have facet problem due to a car accident , giving me a bad headache , am i qualified for this Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy? thx

[@ABN6565]

I had 6 levels done. The pain I experienced afterwards, will never be able to describe it. Am I better. No!

[@guitarlover302]

So sorry about your difficulties after surgery - had mine done at Kings College in London -had about an 8 inch scar with metal clips - the pain was indescribable as you say - twenty five years on still remember it ! Hope you get better and some relief 🙏❤️

[@ralphgoldsen3012]

I had an anterior foraminotomy 20 years ago. The surgeon admitted that he slipped with the rongeur,which is the instrument that grinds the bone spur down. I was in horrible pain for 2 months, but eventually got better. Then, 10 years ago, I had the full ACDF with hardware. That recovery was much easier, and allevaited pain. But now, ten years later, it turns out that small areas of spurring that could not be reached during either surgery are pressing on nerves at C6 and C7. So I'm having a posterior foraminotomy soon. Third time is a charm. I hope you get through the pain, it sounds like your surgeon hit nerve tissue with the bone tool.

[@jakethesnake4971]

I'm so sorry to hear that you're still in pain. How long were you in pain before the surgery?

[@barnetthejosh]

I’m having it done at L5, what are my chances of success ?

[@ShimSpineVideos]

Please ask your Doctor. Every person and situation is individual. In general, the success rates are good, as long as everyone has realistic expectations.

[@TJAli-cc2bb]

Cool

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