Medical Terminology For Back Surgery

Glossary of Spinal Terms - SpineUniverse

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Posterior – Located behind a structure, such as relating to the back side of the human body. Prosthesis – An artificial body part such as an artificial leg or arm. The term prosthesis is also used to describe some of the implants used in the body such as a hip …

Spinal Fusion Terms and Glossary - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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Lateral. This refers to the side part of your body. Surgeons can reach certain parts of the lower back or upper back... Anterolateral. This refers to an area in between the anterior …

Laminectomy - Mayo Clinic

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Diskectomy - Mayo Clinic

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A diskectomy is done to relieve the pressure a herniated disk (also called a slipped, ruptured or bulging disk or disk prolapse) places on a spinal nerve. A herniated disk occurs when some of the …