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Figure 1: A case of a female patient, 57 years old, presenting with right claudicating sciatica for 9 months, (a and b) Sagittal and axial T2WI MRI images are showing L4–5, L5-S1 discogenic with ligamentum stenosis more on right side. (c) Preoperative radiograph A–P and lateral views are normal with no spinal instability. (d) Postoperative axial CT scans show unilateral laminectomy. (e and f) intraoperative images show L5 nerve root on both sides decompressed after ULBD. (g) Tilting the table 15-20 degrees brings the zone of foramen and lateral recess into view. |
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