Endoscopic transforaminal lumbar decompression, interbody fusion and pedicle screw fixation—a report of 42 cases

Abstract

This surgical procedure of endoscopic transforminal diskectomy, bone grafting, cage placement and pedicle screw fixation can be effectively accomplished under X-Tube operation system with predominant benefits such as small incision, less stripping of paraspinal muscles, minimal blood loss and rapid postoperative recovery.