Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation with Initial Posterior Decompression Procedure - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This stock medical exhibit begins with one sagittal (side cut-away) view of the lumbar spine illustrating the pre-operative condition. This image clearly reveals a disc herniation at the L5-S1 level. Also included in this exhibit are the key steps involved in the surgical decompression of the affected disc. These images include the incision into the lower back, the removal of scar tissue and herniated disc material and finally a superior view of the post-operative condition.