Research progress of intervertebral foramen shaping in transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy via the intervertebral foramen approach
LIU Honglin
CHEN Kai
GAO Zibo
HUANG Chengyu
LI Yongjin
Abstract：With the rapid advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and the increasingly sophisti-cated concept of visualization,transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy(TELD)has become a primary treatment for lumbar disc herniation.Among the critical preoperative steps in TELD,foraminalplasty plays a pivotal role,as its quality directly impacts surgical outcomes and postoperative recurrence rates.This article systemati-cally reviews the evolution of foraminalplasty techniques,evaluates the selection and application of plasty sites,examines factors influencing stability after lumbar foraminalplasty,and highlights recent advancements in computer-assisted navigation.The goal is to serve as a comprehensive reference for clinicians.
Keywords：foraminoplastyspinal endoscopytransforaminal approachlumbar disc herniationspinal minimally invasive
Publication Date：2025-04-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 1123-1129 )