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Patient Positioning, Exposure and
Disectomy
Using the standard surgical approach, expose the vertebral
bodies to be fused. Prepare the fusion site following the
appropriate technique for the given indication.
1
Patient Positioning
Position the patient in a supine position on a radiolucent
operating table. Ensure that the neck of the patient is in a
sagittally neutral position and supported by a cushion. When
treating C6 – C7 make sure that the shoulders do not limit
the x-ray monitoring. For all cases, both vertebrae should be
completely visible.
2
Access
Optional set
187.797 Cervical Retractors and Distractors
Locate the correct operative level under radiographic control
and incise.
Expose the intervertebral disc and the adjacent vertebral
bodies through a standard anterior approach to the cervical
spine.
Important: Careful positioning of the retractor is required to
avoid soft tissue damage.
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