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| What specimen will you receive in a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? |
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| What does this specimen resemble? Look and feels like? |
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| What endoscopic procedure is procedure is performed for the same reason as an Open Lumbar Laminectomy? |
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| Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy |
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| Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy shrinks/removes discs, but can also be used to remove what? |
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| bony spurs or osteophytes |
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| Name 3 advantages of an Endoscopic Discectomy vs an Open Lumbar Laminectomy? |
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| small incisions, no traumatic muscle dissections, no bone removal or fusion, no manipulation of nerves therefore no scarring around nerves, minimal x-ray exposure, no hospitalization, lower cost, high success rate, quick recovery |
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| What is used to remove or shrink a spinal disc during a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? |
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| Formation of osteophytes (bony spurs) is called ____________? |
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| Diagnostic procedures used to reveal disc herniation are? |
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| CT scans, MRI and/or myelography |
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| What is inserted directly through skin incision for instrument introduction during a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? |
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| What is used to guide a small diameter tube through skin incision in a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? |
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| X-ray, fluoroscopy and/or endoscopic images |
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| Name 3 possible instruments that are inserted throug the Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy tube? |
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| endoscope, micro-forceps, currettes, discotome, laser probe |
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| What is a discotome used for? |
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| decompress and relieve pressure on nerve root |
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| postoperative pain for a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? Medication? |
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| Patient is most frequently placed in ___________ position for a Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy |
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| possible complications of Microdecompression Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy? |
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| mild muscle spasms relieved with OTC muscle relaxants and analgesics |
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