Fig. 3From: Efficacy and safety of a modified lateral lumbar interbody fusion in L4-5 lumbar degenerative diseases compared with traditional XLIF and OLIF: a retrospective cohort study of 156 casesSchematic diagram of the intraoperative procedure. a Initial position with a guide rod after dissecting aponeurosis of anterior edge of psoas major muscle under direct vision. b Expose the operation area with 2 blades retractor and Kirschner wire. c Implant a cage vertically after discectomyBack to article page