Posterior cervical foraminotomy stands as a recognized decompressive
intervention aimed at alleviating radiating symptoms in the arm, neck, and shoulder
stemming from refractory cervical radiculopathy. Although it parallels the anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in application, its endoscopic iteration boasts
pronounced merits, especially when juxtaposed with ACDF and conventional open
foraminotomy. Such benefits are attributed to reduced tissue insult and diminished
postoperative discomfort. In this segment, the authors delineate contemporary
advancements made in enhancing the endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy
procedure. Moreover, they furnish an abundant array of intraoperative endoscopic
depictions capturing surgically pertinent landmarks and anatomy, supplemented by
their radiographic analogs.
Keywords: Cervical radiculopathy, Posterior cervical foraminotomy, Endoscopic decompression, Surgical anatomy
