Journal of Spine

Elizabeth M Hudak

Publications

• Research Article
  Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment for Severe Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Case Study
  Author(s): Michael W Perry, Elizabeth M Hudak and Timothy A LukeMichael W Perry, Elizabeth M Hudak and Timothy A Luke
  
  Background: Minimally invasive spine surgeries using endoscopic techniques have shown to be effective at treating lumbar spinal stenosis. However, there lacks evidence that bilateral decompression of the nerve root can be achieved through a unilateral endoscopic technique. Thus, this case study examines whether an outpatient surgical treatment for severe lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) requiring bilateral decompression through a unilateral approach can be performed endoscopically. Methods: A 63-year old non-smoking African American male presented with symptoms of pain in the left buttock that radiated into the posterior left thigh. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed severe L4/5 spinal stenosis bilaterally. The patient underwen.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000130

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