Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Foraminotomy

Surgical enlargement of the intervertebral foramina to relieve NERVE ROOT COMPRESSION.

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Abstract

Surgical enlargement of the intervertebral foramina to relieve NERVE ROOT COMPRESSION.

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1 entry terms
  • Foraminotomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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  1. E04w.525.305w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Foraminotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059526. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059526
  2. Foraminotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foraminotomy
  3. Foraminotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5467192