Neurodegenerative Disorders: The role of full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy in patients

Motor neuron disease constitutes a group of neurodegenerative disorders that include isolated bulbar palsy. The clinical picture is characterized by the insidious emergence of dysphagia and dysarthria, with the initial preservation of respiratory function, and a more favorable prognosis than other MND subtypes.

Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) has gained recognition for its preservation of the dorsal musculature/spine elements that minimize intraoperative hemorrhage, thereby reducing perioperative morbidity and more rapid postoperative rehabilitation efforts. Further, advantages include the ability to perform transforaminal full-endoscopic discectomy (TFED) or interlaminar full-endoscopic discectomy under local anesthesia and mild sedation.

Author(s): Nikolaos Gkantsinikoudis, Stylianos Kapetanakis, Tryfon Thomaidis and Panagiotis Theodosiadis

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