This graphic includes six medical illustrations for discectomies and lumbar spinal fusion at L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1.  Illustration 1 demonstrates incision and exposure in the low back. Illustration 2 demonstrates placement of a cannula, retraction of the cauda equina, and removal of disc material.  Illustration 3 demonstrates the lumbar spine with the disc material removed from L3-S1. Illustration 4 demonstrates surgical preparation of the disc space. Illustration 5 demonstrates the placement of PEEK cages.  Illustration 6 demonstrates the placement of fusion hardware in the lumbar spine.

This graphic is best used for demand letters/narrative reports, mediation, arbitration or trial in cases involving discectomies and fusion in the lumbar spine after trauma.

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