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Lumbar Injuries and Spinal Fusion Procedure

ID: exh58563
Medical exhibit feature L4-5 and L5-S1 disc herniations and six surgical steps of a double level lumbosacral spine fusion surgery including: A) midline incision from L4 to S2, B) laminectomies and cortical bone graft harvest, C) discectomies and insertion of Brantigan cages, D) screw placement and bone surface decortication, E) placement of pedicle screws and bone graft and (F) attachment of rods and transverse connector, fusing L4, L5 and S1.
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