Fig. 2From: Endoscopic treatment of lumbar ligamentum flavum cyst by interlaminar approach: a minimally invasive and effective alternative to open surgeryIntraoperative situation a The working channel of the posterior foraminal endoscopic operation. b The round mass in the ligamentum flavum was seen under the microscope, with obvious adherent to the nerve root and dural sac. c Nerve root relaxation after the mass was removed. d Intraoperative removal of dense connective tissueBack to article page