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Proposed Lumbar Spinal Decompression Laminectomies, Foraminotomies, Discectomies and Fusion. This image shows the steps taken to perform a decompression laminectomy, foraminotomy, discectomy (diskectomy) and surgical fusion surgery procedures at the L4-5 intervertebral (vertebral) level.
© 2012 Nucleus Medical Art/Doctor Stock
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