Figure 3From: Tandem keyhole foraminotomy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy: retrospective review of 35 casesScheme of the operative site. N, nerve root; P, pedicle; H, herniated disc or bony spur. Left: posterior view of the operating field. Decompression must be done until both proximal and distal pedicles were confirmed. Right: nerve root can be shifted posteriorly after appropriate decompression. Herniated discs or bony spur need not to be removed.Back to article page