Medial Branch Transection

An endoscopic approach to medial branch nerve transection can lead to relief from pain caused by facet joint arthropathy. Combining 4K visualization with minimally invasive techniques allows surgeons to view and treat the spinal pathology while maintaining surgical precision and reducing postoperative complications.1,2

References

1. Lewandrowski KU, Ransom NA, Yeung A. Return to work and recovery time analysis after outpatient endoscopic lumbar transforaminal decompression surgery. J Spine Surg. 2020 Jan;6(Suppl 1):S100-S115. doi:10.21037/jss.2019.10.01

2. Sivakanthan S, Williams JR, Feroze AH, et al. Endoscopic spine surgery in athletes: case series and review of literature. World Neurosurg. 2021;145:702-707. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.08.211​

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An endoscopic approach to medial branch nerve transection can lead to relief from pain caused by facet joint arthropathy. Combining 4K visualization with minimally invasive techniques allows surgeons to view and treat the spinal pathology while maintaining surgical precision and reducing postoperative complications.1,2

References

1. Lewandrowski KU, Ransom NA, Yeung A. Return to work and recovery time analysis after outpatient endoscopic lumbar transforaminal decompression surgery. J Spine Surg. 2020 Jan;6(Suppl 1):S100-S115. doi:10.21037/jss.2019.10.01

2. Sivakanthan S, Williams JR, Feroze AH, et al. Endoscopic spine surgery in athletes: case series and review of literature. World Neurosurg. 2021;145:702-707. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.08.211​

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Medial Branch Nerve Transection With the SynergyID™ System and Spine Endoscopes

Surgical Technique Animations | 03:00 | English | 10/02/2023 | AN1-000524-en-US A

Endoscopic Approach to Medial Branch Nerve Transection

Michael Gallizzi, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 14:00 | English | 10/03/2023 | VID1-003820-en-US A
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Positive Stop
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Positive Stop
Michael Gallizzi, MD
SpeedPearls | 00:41 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-004183-en-US B
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Coagulation for Bleeding
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Coagulation for Bleeding
Michael Gallizzi, MD
SpeedPearls | 00:46 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-004184-en-US A
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Nerve Identification
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Nerve Identification
Michael Gallizzi, MD
SpeedPearls | 00:57 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-003929-en-US D
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In-clinic, Ultrasound-guided Facet Block
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06:04 | English | 04/25/2024 | VID1-005937-en-US A
Medial Branch Nerve Transection Procedure
Medial Branch Nerve Transection Procedure
Christopher Yeung, MD
21:53 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-006059-en-US A
Endoscopic Approach to Medial Branch Nerve Transection
Endoscopic Approach to Medial Branch Nerve Transection
Michael Gallizzi, MD
14:00 | English | 10/03/2023 | VID1-003820-en-US A

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Medial Branch Nerve Transection: Case Presentation of a 62-Year-Old Patient
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SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Positive Stop
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Positive Stop
Michael Gallizzi, MD
00:41 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-004183-en-US B
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Coagulation for Bleeding
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Coagulation for Bleeding
Michael Gallizzi, MD
00:46 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-004184-en-US A
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Nerve Identification
SpeedPearl: Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection—Nerve Identification
Michael Gallizzi, MD
00:57 | English | 04/16/2024 | VID1-003929-en-US D