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Fig. 3

From: Comparison of the safety and efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion and uniportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion: a 1-year follow-up

Fig. 3

The combined figures show the steps of BLIF. a Guide wires’ insertion. b Soft tissue detachment. c Exposure of the superior margin of the L5 lamina (black arrow), interlaminar space and inferior edge of L4 lamina (white arrow). d Laminotomy. e Preparation of the bone graft bed with an endoscopic cobber. f Observation of bony bleeding sites. g The cage is seen through the endoscope. h The cage is justified in a transverse orientation with an impactor. i The correct location is confirmed under C-arm guidance

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X