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From: Lateral lumbar interbody fusion after reduction using the percutaneous pedicle screw system in the lateral position for Meyerding grade II spondylolisthesis: a preliminary report of a new lumbar reconstruction strategy

Fig. 2

Intraoperative image in the lateral position and fluoroscopic imaging. Surgery is started by inserting the percutaneous pedicle screws with the patient in the lateral position a. Extreme lateral interbody fusion is performed after reduction by using the percutaneous pedicle screws system b. During extreme lateral interbody fusion, fluoroscopy is used to insert the XLIF Paddle Sizer® c, and when the Paddle Sizer is rotated, there is some movement between the L4 and L5 vertebrae d. This helps to prevent endplate injury during cage insertion

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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