GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Images of a Surgical Procedure] John J. Carbone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine reconstructio.
This is a 69 yr old gentleman who complains of low back pain and severe neurogenic cloudication. Imaging studies demonstrate severe L4/L5 lumbar canal stenos.
Lumbar spine surgical animation depicts a posterior lateral two level fusion at L4, L5 & S1 to decompress nerve roots. Incisi.
Cervical spine surgery is performed to treat either nerve / spinal cord impingement (decompression surgery) or spinal instability (fusion surgery). Posterior. |