Systems and methods for ball probe ultrasonic foraminotomy

An ultrasonic bone removal device for use in a spinal area of a patient comprising:

• a shaft that is configured to be manipulated by a user;
• a foot piece that is configured to be connected to said shaft, wherein there is an angle connector between said shaft and said foot piece;
• and
• a ball probe that is configured to be connected to said foot piece, wherein said ball probe is spherical with a smooth surface;
• wherein at least an inner portion of a circumference of said angle connector comprises a first coarse surface and wherein an ultrasonic movement is configured to be applied to said first coarse surface;
• wherein an outer portion of said angle connector is a smooth surface.

A ball probe attachment for use with a patient comprising:

• a shaft that is configured to be removably connected to a handle by a user;
• a foot piece that is configured to be connected to said shaft, wherein said connection is an angular connection;
• a spherical tip that is configured to have a smooth surface and be connected to said foot piece;
• and
• wherein an inner portion of a circumference of a surface of said foot piece and said angular connection is a first coarse surface that is configured to displace material within at least one intervertebral foramina of said patient when an ultrasonic movement is applied to said attachment.