Minimize Durotomy Risk During Decompression by Not Closing the Kerrison Completely [0:56]

Published on February 22, 2026
Tips & Tricks 

Ehab Shiban demonstrates a safety technique to prevent incidental dural tears by ensuring the Kerrison rongeur is not fully closed while performing decompression. This video is part of the 100+ Tips and Tricks in Spine Surgery series supported by Medtronic and Lizard.

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Ehab Shiban