Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Technique (JMISST)

July 31, 2024

Current Status and Future of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery in Latin America and Spain

Pil Sun Choi, David Del Curto, Ricardo Casal Grau, Facundo Van Isseldyk

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S93-S94.

On behalf of Brazilian Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society (BRAMISS), Latin America Endoscopic Spine Surgery Society (LESSS), and Spanish Society for Percutaneous Spine Endoscopy (SECPEC) we would like to thank...

July 31, 2024

Transpedicular Percutaneous Discectomy for High-Grade Down-Migrated Lumbar Disc Herniation

Manuel González-Murillo, Alexandre Rainha Campos, Edson Santos Oliveira, Marcos Silva, Juan Castro Toral, Juan Álvarez de Mon-Montoliú, Francisco Javier Sánchez Benítez, Ricardo Casal Grau

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S95-S101.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic discectomy using the transpedicular approach for hernias with down-migration. Methods: The study involved a retrospective descriptive...

July 31, 2024

Comparison of Intradural Bupivacaine With Epidural Levobupivacaine in Lumbar Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

César Bonome-González, César Bonome-Roel, Juan Álvarez de Mon-Montoliú, Adrián Velo, Efrén García-Calo, Manuel González-Murillo

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S102-S106.

Objective: In lumbar endoscopic spinal surgery, the choice of a regional anesthetic is important for reducing complications and can affect patient recovery and comfort. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of...

July 31, 2024

Lateral Approach With and Without Posterior Stabilization for Lumbar Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis Treatment: A Retrospective Study With an Average Follow-up of 7 Years

Julio Bassani, Sergio Terrasa, Gonzalo Kido, Marcelo Gruenberg, Matías Petracchi, Carlos Solá, Matías Pereira Duarte

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S107-S116.

Objective: The aim of this study was to present the results after an average of 7-year follow-up in patients diagnosed with pyogenic spondylodiscitis (PS) treated with lumbar discectomy and fusion...

July 31, 2024

The Efficacy of Second-Generation Cervical Spine Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Perspective

David Bosch-García, Rodrigo Luna Gutiérrez, Berta Escudero Cisneros, Carlos García Cardona, Juan Diego Montenegro, Jorge H. Núñez

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S117-S125.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the surgical outcomes of second-generation cervical arthroplasty in patients with symptomatic cervical disc degeneration at approximately 5 years of follow-up. Methods: A...

July 31, 2024

Use of the DTRAX Posterior Cervical Facet Joint Fusion and Distraction Device: A Case Series Including 50 Patients

Jose J. González Sánchez

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S126-S135.

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of the DTRAX system for posterior cervical facet fusion in cervical degenerative pathology. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 50...

July 18, 2024

Technical Considerations and Avoiding Complications in Interlaminar Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

Manuel González-Murillo, Juan Castro-Toral, Ricardo Casal-Grau, César Bonome-Roel, César Bonome-González, Juan Álvarez de Mon-Montoliú

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S136-S140.

The fully endoscopic technique has become the most effective and safest option for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Specifically, the interlaminar approach, which was first described at the beginning...

July 31, 2024

Organizational Hierarchy: Its Importance in the Spine Surgery Community

Chun Kun Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S141-S142.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the issue of a new application for a newly affiliated group in Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society...

July 31, 2024

Strengths and Merits of Transforaminal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery Under the Local Anesthesia: A Review Article

Koichi Sairyo, Kazuta Yamashita, Fumitake Tezuka, Mosatoshi Morimoto, Hiroaki Manabe, Kosuke Sugiura, Makoto Takeuchi, Shunsuke Tamaki, Masashi Kumon, Kozaburo Mizutani, et al.

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S143-S151.

In the 2 decades or so since full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) was introduced, the procedure has advanced considerably. There are 2 major approaches of FESS, transforaminal (TF) and interlaminar. In...

July 31, 2024

Fully Endoscopic Transforaminal Approach for L5–S1 Foraminal Stenosis: A Narrative Review

Jong Hun Seo, Dong Joon Kim, Pius Kim, Chang Il Ju

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S152-S159.

Lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS) is a fairly common degenerative condition of the spine that can often occur in the L5–S1 segment. Traditional surgical approaches for LFS can be categorized into...

July 31, 2024

Full-Endoscopic Spinal Surgery for Older Patients With Degenerative Spinal Pathology: A Narrative Review

Jongpil Eun, Youngmin Oh

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S160-S171.

The aging population worldwide is experiencing an increasing incidence of degenerative spinal disorders, leading to significant morbidity and diminished quality of life. Traditional open surgical approaches for treating these conditions...

July 31, 2024

Efficacy and Surgical Outcomes of Posterior Apical Spinal Osteotomy in Severe Thoracic/Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Kyphoscoliosis in Dystrophic Curves of Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Ashwinkumar Vasant Khandge, Jenil Patel, Vishnu Vikraman Nair, Jwalant Patel, Vishal Kundnani, Sunil Chodavadiya

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S172-S184.

Objective: Kyphoscoliosis is the most common deformity seen in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), occurring in 10%–60% of cases. These dystrophic curves often exhibit severe deformities that require surgical...

July 8, 2024

A Novel Transforaminal Approach for Upmigrated Lumbar Disc Herniations in the Hidden Zone of MacNab: A Surgical Technical Note

Malcolm Darayes Pestonji, Maulik Kiranbhai Langaliya, Paras Banka

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S185-S193.

Objective: Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic discectomy (TPED) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat herniated disc fragments in the hidden zone of MacNab. This study aimed to investigate the...

July 4, 2024

Management of Spinal Myeloid Sarcoma in a 23-Year-Old Woman With a History of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Ali Hammed, Moufid Mahfoud, Gaith Alkhanous, Zaki Abboud, Tarek Qasem, Lojain Hasan

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S194-S198.

Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an uncommon extramedullary tumor comprising immature myeloid cells, primarily associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Spinal involvement is observed in fewer than 1% of cases. We...

July 31, 2024

Postoperative Horner Syndrome: A Case Report Describing a Rare Complication After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Fong Jiawen, Walter-Soon-Yaw Wong, Huang Yilun

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9(Suppl 2):S199-S205.

The gold standard for correcting cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD) is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), which is a safe, effective procedure. Horner syndrome (HS) is an extremely rare...

Current Issue: Volume 9(Suppl 2); Jul 2024

Most-cited articles are from the articles published during the last two years (2022 ~ ).

Essential Surgical Techniques During Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery. J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2023;8:186-197

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