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.