Endoscopic Treatment of Deep Gluteal Syndrome: 3-Portal Technique.

We describe all-endoscopic deep gluteal syndrome treatment and sciatic nerve decompression at the infrapiriformis space. Surgery is performed with the patient in the prone position with the usual arthroscopic instruments and pump. The first step includes performing placement of 2 initial portals (medial and median) without fluoroscopy in the area of the ischial tuberosity and conjoint tendon, as well as release in this area with a subsequent shift in the lateral direction.

Extra-Articular Endoscopic BP Decompression-Surgical Technique.

We describe all-endoscopic brachial plexus (BP) decompression. Surgery is performed with the patient in the beach-chair position with the usual arthroscopic instruments and pump. The first step is to create 2 portals at the area of the coracoid process and decompress the infraclavicular part of the BP at area of thoracic aperture and coracoid.

[Endoscopic sciatic nerve decompression].

Objective: To improve treatment outcomes in patients with sciatic nerve neuropathy.

Material And Methods: The first results of endoscopic sciatic nerve decompression in 6 patients with sciatic neuropathy (mean age 47±6.7 years) are presented.

[Complications of intrathecal baclofen therapy].

Aim: To analyze complications of intrathecal baclofen therapy and identify high-risk groups.

Material And Methods: We implanted 52 pumps to spastic patients for chronic intrathecal baclofen infusion. Two groups of patients were distinguished: 23 patients with spinal spasticity (group 1) and 29 patients with cerebral spasticity (group 2).