L5-S1 Lumbar Disc Herniation with Surgical Discectomy and Decompression

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This injury and surgery exhibit reveals multiple images describing the appearance and management of a central to left side herniated disc at L5-S1 in the low back. After detailing the injuries, surgical images illustrate the following: 1. Incision in the lower back exposing the L5-S1 interspace; 2. Partially removing the vertebral lamina and ligamentum flavum; and 3. Removing the herniated disc material decompressing the spine.

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