Image 13558: Anterior Posterior Discectomy and Fusion Surgery of L5-S1 Illustration authors-Gerry Spence Look for villains in your

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Image 13558: Anterior Posterior Discectomy and Fusion Surgery of L5-S1 Illustration authors-Gerry Spence Look for villains in yourThis graphic includes five medical illustrations demonstrating the process of an anterior posterior lumbar spinal fusion surgery at L5 S1. Image 1 demonstrates a scalpel cutting into the abdomen. Illustration 2 demonstrates an anterior discectomy at L5 S1. Illustration 3 demonstrates preparation of the endplates at L5 and S1. Illustration 4 demonstrates the placement of a cage graft at L5 S1. Illustration 5 demonstrates a posterior placement of fusion