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Single level anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion

Degenerative Disorders • 15m

Single level anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion
Faldini Cesare MD, Professor
University of Bologna
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna
Italy
Project 16-024

This video demonstrates the anatomy and techniques for the Smith -Petersen anterior cervical spine approach at C5/6, as well as the surgical technique for anterior discectomy and decompression in a 55-year-old patient with severe radiculopathy C6 and neck pain.

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Smith Petersen approach, anterior discectomy, radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, stand-alone peek cage, openoperatingtheatre, spine surgery, Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, interbody fusion

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