Biomechanical effects of incremental resection of the ligamentum flavum and lumbar facet joint using a contralateral endoscopic approach
The contralateral endoscopic approach should be performed with caution, limiting resection of the facet joint. Excessive removal of the contralateral facet joint can compromise segmental stability and function.
Authors
- Marie‐Rosa Fasser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4984-4127)
- Mazda Farshad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7190-1127)
- Mauro Suter
- Anna‐Katharina Calek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5499-5096)
- Jonas Widmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1851-4387)
- Vincent Hagel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9081-1234)
Institutions
- Asklepios Fachklinikum Brandenburg (DE)
- Universitätsklinik Balgrist (CH)
- Asklepios Kliniken Hamburg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Spine Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-025-09494-5
- Primary Topic
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00