Lumbar Spine Injuries with Subsequent Laminectomies and Discectomies
Lumbar Spine Injuries with Subsequent Laminectomies and Discectomies
This stock medical exhibit describes the appearance and management of dessicated and herniated disc at L3-S1 in the lower back. After detailing the injuries, surgical images illustrate the following: 1. Incision in the lower back exposing the L3-S1 interspace; 2. Partial removal of the vertebral lamina and ligamentum flavum; and 3. Removal of the herniated disc material decompressing the spine, 4. Placement of fixation hardware
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