Full-Endoscopic Foraminoplasty and Lumbar Discectomy for Single-Level Lumbar Disc HerniationHengrui Chang *1, Zhaohui Li *2, Yiwen Zhang 3, Wenyuan Ding 1, Jiaxin Xu 1
1Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 2Hebei Medical University, 3Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Compared to conventional transforaminal endoscopic surgery, full-endoscopic foraminoplasty and lumbar discectomy (FEFLD) is a unique technique that allows full visualization of foraminoplasty and reduces the need for intraoperative fluoroscopies. This article describes the surgical steps involved in the FEFLD technique, shedding light on surgical tips and potential pitfalls to ensure outstanding performance.
