Loading…
Logo Catalog

L5-S1 Lumbar Disc Herniation with Surgery

ID: exh4659
This stock medical exhibit depicts an L5-S1 lumbar disc herniation with surgery in a series of illustrations. The first two illustrations show the pre-operative condition in a sagittal view of the lumbo-sacral spine. The enlargement depicts L5-S1 disc herniation with effacement of the right S1 nerve root. The third illustration depicts the same pre-operative condition in a superior view of the L5-S1 disc. The fourth illustration shows the first step of the L5-S1 lumbar microlaminotomy, discectomy and foraminotomy surgery. It shows a posterior view of the incision site in which an incision is made into the lower back over the L5-S1 spinous processes. The fifth illustration shows a drill making an opening through the bone at the L5-S1 level on the right side. The sixth illustration shows the removal of the herniated disc material and the decompression of the right nerve root.
Variations
    (none available)

Nucleus Medical Media Disclaimer of Medical and Legal Liability

Nucleus Medical Media ("Nucleus") does not dispense medical or legal advice, and the text, illustrations, photographs, animations and other information ("Content") available on this web site is for general information purposes only. As with any medical or legal issue, it is up to you to consult a physician or attorney for professional advice. YOU SHOULD NOT DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE BASED ON CONTENT CONTAINED ON THIS WEB SITE, NOR SHOULD YOU RELY ON THE CONTENT ON THIS WEB SITE IN PLACE OF PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE.

NUCLEUS DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ANY COUNSEL, ADVICE, TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY MEDICAL, LEGAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN BASED ON VIEWING THE CONTENT OF THIS SITE. THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE OR SUITABLE FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER.

Mature Content Disclaimer: Certain Content on this web site contains graphic depictions or descriptions of medical information, which may be offensive to some viewers. Nucleus, its licensors, and its suppliers disclaim all responsibility for such materials.

close