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September 10, 2025Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and TechniqueOpen Access

Comparative Analysis of Biportal Endoscopic L5–S1 Foraminotomy Versus L5–S1 Fusion

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SSSeung Deok SunHCH. D. ChoiDHDong Hwa Heo

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Overview

This analysis compares outcomes of L5–S1 foraminotomy and biportal endoscopic fusion for foraminal stenosis, indicating their different efficacies.

Key Points

  • Foraminotomy showed a significant benefit in operation time and hospital stay compared to fusion.
  • Leg symptom recurrence was higher in the foraminotomy group, highlighting a key difference in outcomes.
  • The fusion approach yielded improved scores in leg pain and MacNab criteria, suggesting better overall effectiveness.
  • Fusion-related complications were more pronounced, such as infections and screw-related issues, raising concerns.

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Sun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a27254b1d3bfb60ddb86https://doi.org/10.21182/jmisst.2024.01809
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