Intervertebral foraminoscopy for lumbar disc herniation – a minimally invasive procedure without surgery

Lumbar disc herniation is a common and frequent disease in spine surgery, which seriously affects the daily life and work of patients. Our spine surgery department introduces the most advanced intervertebral foraminoscopy technology, minimally invasive treatment of lumbar disc herniation, small trauma to solve big problems. Shenzhen People’s Hospital Spine Surgery Zhen Wanxin Intervertebral foraminoscopy technology Surgical steps: 1. local anesthesia, puncture, positioning and establishment of working channel under X-ray guidance (0.7cm, about the size of the diameter of a cigarette) 2. placement of endoscope to observe the anatomical structure 3. removal of diseased tissue with special instruments under the surveillance of TV screen Main advantages: 1. the most minimally invasive surgery Local anesthesia, no destruction of paravertebral muscles and ligaments, no bite The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, and the patient can interact with the surgeon awake. The risk of nerve damage is extremely low, the purpose of surgery is direct, and the lesion is completely removed.3. The most economical surgery Because of the minimal invasive damage, convenient postoperative care short hospitalization time and fast recovery, the average postoperative hospitalization is 3-5 days. Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Department of Spine Surgery, above picture shows the intraoperative incision and intervertebral foramoscopic instruments used