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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2013; 1(8): 242-248
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.242
Figure 2
Figure 2 Intraoperative photographs of pedicle subtraction osteotomy. To summarize, exposure transverse to transverse/laminectomy/resection of transverse process/pedicle resection (A and B)/decancellation through pedicle or osteotomy of the pedicle after exposure of the lateral border (C and D)/resect the posterior vertebral body wall (E) and lateral wall if you did not take it/check the mobility and closure using gravity/instrument/operation table. SP: Spinous process; DS: Dural sac; ENR: Exiting nerve root.