Lumbar Spine Injuries with Subsequent Laminectomies and Discectomies - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
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