Modified minimally invasive technique for decompression and reduction of thoracolumbar burst fracture with neurological symptoms: Technical Note.

Purpose: There are few reports about minimally invasive decompression and fixation for patients with thoracolumbar fracture and neurological symptoms. The previously reported method requires complete laminectomy, and removal of the medial part of the pedicle to expose the spinal canal for reduction. Thus, some approach-related damage to the bony structure and soft tissue still occurs.

Modified minimally invasive-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion under microscopic view to achieve bilateral decompression and fusion through a single approach to treat developmental lumbar spinal stenosis.

Purpose: To describe a modified minimally invasive spine (MIS) procedure to treat lumbar developmental spinal stenosis (DSS) to achieve complete decompression and fusion. The method preserves the muscles, ligaments, and most of the bony structures. DSS is not considered a good indication for MIS procedures and few reports discuss alternative treatments.

A novel tube technique enables visualization of the anatomy of the facet joints and accurate placement of the Jamshidi needles with low radiation exposure: Technical note.

Background: Percutaneous pedicle screws(PPS) have been used for decades. The difficult part of PPS placement is locating the proper entry sites on the facet joints for the Jamshidi needles. The correct positioning is usually ensured by fluoroscopy, which exposes surgeons and patients to extensive radiation exposure.