At International St. Mary's Hospital, Foraminotomy is performed using precise spinal decompression techniques and individualized surgical planning. Established in 2014, the JCI accredited hospital in Seoul, South Korea has 808 beds and provides comprehensive spine surgery and rehabilitation services.

Foraminotomy may be recommended for patients with nerve compression caused by narrowing of the neural foramen, particularly when symptoms such as radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness persist despite conservative treatment. The surgeon carefully removes part of the bone or other structures narrowing the foramen to relieve pressure on the affected nerve root. Preoperative MRI or CT imaging helps identify the compressed nerve and determine the appropriate surgical level and approach.