Additional Surgical Fixation of the Cervical Spine (C5-6 Discectomy and Fusion) - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
The key steps of the additional C5-C6 anterior discectomy and fusion procedure is illustrated in great detail. The first image illustrates the large oblique incision and the exposure of the cervical spine. The discectomy, and fusion/fixation is illustrated. The post-operative condition shows the previous hardware in place and the additional smaller hardware inserted as well.