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Incision
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While you are deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made over the spinal area. The type and location of the incision dependis on the area needing treatment.
The lower spinal vertebrae are repaired through an incision directly over the spine (posterior lumbar approach).
The upper spinal vertebrae are repaired through an incision in the back or side of the neck (cervical spine).
The middle spinal vertebrae are repaired through an incision made in the chest and abdomen (anterior thoracic spine).
The abnormal or injured vertebrae are repaired and stabilized with bone grafts, metal rods, or both.
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