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Surgical tricks for open lumbar discectomy

Degenerative Disorders • 10m

Surgical tricks for open lumbar discectomy
Faldini Cesare MD, Professor
University of Bologna
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna
Italy
Project 16-023

This video explains the pathophysiology of a herniated disc, the clinical appearance, the physical examination and the surgical indication for S1 root radiculopathy. It presents a surgical technique for an open lumbar discectomy with helpful tricks.

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disc herniation, sciatica, root radiculopathy, open lumbar discectomy, openoperatingtheatre, spine surgery, Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

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