Percutaneous stabilization and endoscopic decompression of a compression fracture at l1 with an extruded bone fragment removed under local anesthesia: a case report
International Journal of Development Research
Percutaneous stabilization and endoscopic decompression of a compression fracture at l1 with an extruded bone fragment removed under local anesthesia: a case report
Received 29th July, 2017; Received in revised form 14th August, 2017; Accepted 17th September, 2017; Published online 10th October, 2017
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Oral health is an The open decompression and stabilization under general anesthesia are thought to be necessary for unstable compression fractures with accompanying canal compromise. With advancement of percutaneous minimally invasive techniques, however, it is technically feasible and safe to remove the intracanal bone fragment with percutaneous endoscopic techniques influenced by Anthony Yeung of the United States for the transforaminal visualized YESS technique. Method: • Local anesthesia. • Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and fusion to restore stability. • Intracanal bone fragment was removed from both sides by percutaneous endoscope for decompression.