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Spinal Cord Structures
Spinal Cord Structures
The vertebral column contains.
7-cervical vertebrae
12-thoracic vertebrae
5-lumbar vertebrae
5-fused sacral bones
4-fused coccyx bones
Vertebra Structure
Vertebra Structure
Spinous Process-A sharp thornlike projection.
Annulus Fibrosis-Tough band that encases the intervertebral disc material.
Nucleus Pulposus-Soft, pulpy, and highly elastic substance in the center of the intervertebral disc.
Spinal Nerves-Nerves that originate on the spinal cord from posterior and anterior roots.
Lumbar Laminectomy for Discectomy with Spinal Fixation
Lumbar Laminectomy for Discectomy with Spinal Fixation
The surgical removal of an extruded fragment of lamina that decompresses a nerve root that is impinged.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Surgical removal of the damaged portion of a herniated disc in the spine and then space filled with cancellous and cortical bone.
Posterior Cervical Decompression
Posterior Cervical Decompression
A surgical procedure to relieve pressure off the spinal nerves and cord of the neck.
Anterior Thoracic Decompression
Anterior Thoracic Decompression
A surgical procedure to relieve pressure off the spinal nerves and spinal cord.
Rhizotomy
Rhizotomy
Surgical procedure to sever nerve roots in the spinal cord to relieve chronic back pain and lower extremity spasticity.
Resource list
Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC.
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