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Fig. 3

From: Contralateral translaminar endoscopic approach for highly down-migrated lumbar disc herniation using percutaneous biportal endoscopic surgery

Fig. 3

L2/3 down migrated disc shown in preoperative T2-weighted sagittal magnetic resonance imaging in sagittal (a) and axial views (b). Desired initial tagert portal position in X-rays (c). X-ray confirms that the tool is operated to the opposite side (d). Intraoperative fluoroscopicimage confirming inferior (e) and superior (f) of pedicle and complete decompression of traversing nerve root. Complete removal of ruptured disc without remnant disc material in postoperative MR images in sagittal (g) and axial views (h)

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