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The use of the pedicle to obtain access to compressive uncovertebral osteophytes, without causing damage to the motion segment, has not been previously reported.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\"><jats:italic>Methods.<\/jats:italic> The authors present the early outcome data obtained in 27 patients who underwent an anterolateral or posterior foraminotomy. Eighty-eight percent of patients who underwent anterolateral foraminotomy and 94% of those who underwent a posterior transpedicular procedure experienced complete or significant relief of brachialgia. 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