Occurrence of Trochlear Nerve Palsy after Epiduroscopic Laser Discectomy and Neural Decompression

Epiduroscopic laser discectomy and neural decompression (ELND) is known as an effective treatment for intractable lumbar pain and radiating pain which develop after lumbar surgery, as well as for herniation of the intervertebral disk and spinal stenosis. However, various complications occur due to t...

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Published in:The Korean journal of pain 2013, Vol.26 (2), p.199-202
Main Authors: Yoon, Keon Jung, Lee, Eun Ha, Kim, Su Hwa, Noh, Mi Sun
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Summary:Epiduroscopic laser discectomy and neural decompression (ELND) is known as an effective treatment for intractable lumbar pain and radiating pain which develop after lumbar surgery, as well as for herniation of the intervertebral disk and spinal stenosis. However, various complications occur due to the invasiveness of this procedure and epidural adhesion, and rarely, cranial nerve damage can occur due to increased intracranial pressure. Here, the authors report case in which double vision occurred after epiduroscopic laser discectomy and neural decompression in a patient with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).
ISSN:2005-9159
2093-0569