In the fifth video, the surgeons first remove the disc prior to placing the TLIF cage. They measure the height of the corresponding cage and explain compression and distraction maneuvers. In the next step, they measure the length of the rod and place it accordingly.
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- Treatment Options in Minimally Invasive Degenerative Spine Surgery - Part 1/6: Case Presentation and Discussion of Surgical Strategies for Interbody Fusion Management
- Treatment Options in Minimally Invasive Degenerative Spine Surgery - Part 2/6: Step-by-step Situs Preparation for Implant Placement
- Treatment Options in Minimally Invasive Degenerative Spine Surgery - Part 3/6: Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw Placement Strategies
- Treatment Options in Minimally Invasive Degenerative Spine Surgery - Part 4/6: Minimally Invasive Bony Resection and Disc Space Preparation
- Treatment Options in Minimally Invasive Degenerative Spine Surgery - Part 6/6: Post-operative Radiographic Evaluation
