Technical Notes and Clinical Outcomes of Full-Endoscopic Interbody Fusion Via Transforaminal Approach for Hard Disc Herniations in Thoracolumbar Junction

This study introduces a novel surgical technique combining full-endoscopic decompression and interbody fusion via a transforaminal approach for treating hard disc herniations in the thoracolumbar junction. The procedure involves removing the herniated disc and fusing the adjacent vertebrae to stabilize the spine, all done through a minimally invasive endoscopic approach. The study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this technique by assessing clinical and radiographic outcomes after a 1-year follow-up period.

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  All operations were successfully completed with sufficient decompression of the spinal cord or cauda equina, and no residual compression was observed.
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  At the 1-year follow-up, all surgical segments achieved complete bony fusion, and patients experienced relief from back and radicular pain with restored neurological function.
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  The average recovery rate of the mJOA (modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale) was 72.5%, indicating significant improvement in neurological function.