Open Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy


•  The inferior articular process (IAP) of the cephalad vertebrae is identified.



•  Approximately 35% of the medial portion of the IAP is removed to visualize the superior articular process (SAP) of the caudal vertebrae.


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Aug 5, 2016 | Posted by in NEUROSURGERY | Comments Off on Open Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy

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