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Spine surgery has been around for quite some time and is used to treat spinal disorders. It has helped several patients get relief from pain, better mobility, and improved neurological symptoms. However, it is also true that traditional open spine surgery is a major surgery that can cause significant postoperative pain and involves a lengthy recovery process. If you are looking for a less invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery, endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery can be considered. Let’s find out more about this spine surgery technique in this article.
Endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery is a minimally invasive spinal fusion technique used to treat various spinal conditions that cause nerve compression and instability in the spine.
Let’s see what the various terms in the name of the procedure mean. Endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery involves two distinct surgical procedures: ‘transforaminal decompression’ and ‘interbody fusion’, both of which are performed using an endoscope.
The surgery makes use of an endoscope, which is a thin and flexible tube with a light and a camera at the end to enable visualization of the surgical site without the requirement for a large incision. Small specialized instruments can also be inserted through the endoscope to conduct the surgery.
The term "transforaminal decompression" refers to the insertion of the endoscope into the operative spine area through a natural opening in the spine called the neural foramen or foraminal opening (transforaminal) and the removal of a portion of damaged bone or disc that is pressing on a spinal nerve (decompressing) through this opening.
The term "interbody fusion" refers to the placement of an interbody fusion cage through the endoscope. The interbody fusion cage contains bone graft material and is inserted between the adjacent vertebrae to stimulate bone growth, fuse vertebrae together, and stabilize the spine.
By combining these two surgical procedures, ETDIF surgery can achieve decompression and fusion in a single procedure. During endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery, the surgeon uses the endoscope to access the spine through a small incision in the back and remove the damaged portion of the disc or bone, relieving pressure on the spinal nerves and restoring normal spinal alignment.
Then, the surgeon uses the endoscope to place the interbody fusion cage in the correct position and hold it in place with fixation devices such as screws. ETDIF is a less invasive alternative to traditional open spine surgery, resulting in less pain, scarring, and recovery time.
Endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery may be recommended for the following spinal disorders:
Benefits:
The advantages or benefits associated with endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery include:
Risks:
Any surgery will have some risks associated with it. The risks or potential complications associated with endoscopic transforaminal decompression interbody fusion (ETDIF) surgery include:
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