Facet-sparing decompression with a minimally invasive flexible microblade shaver: a prospective operative analysis.

Study Design: This is a detailed description of a facet-sparing decompression technique and a prospective observational study of 59 subjects.

Objective: To describe a facet-sparing decompression technique, quantify operative parameters, adverse events, and anatomic changes following decompression with a flexible microblade shaving system.

Summary Of Background Data: Decompression in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis is a common surgical procedure.