Lumbar Disc Herniation with Anterior and Posterior Lumbar Discectomy and Fusion - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This series of illustrations shows a right sided disc herniation at L5-S1 level with impingement of the right L5 and S1 nerve roots. Also shows pertinent steps of the surgical procedures. The anterior approach consist of discectomy, placement of implant, and plate; and the posterior approach consist of hemilaminectomy and placement of hardware.