Pathology

Question 1

discectomy

Answer 1

surgical procedure to remove part or all of a damaged intervertebral disc that is pressing on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord.
It’s most commonly done to relieve pain, numbness, or weakness caused by a herniated (slipped) disc.

Question 2

Pathology/procedure?

Answer 2

Discectomy

Question 3

Bone grafts

Answer 3

are used to fuse two or more vertebrae together, helping them grow into one solid bone.

Question 4

Procedure depiction

Answer 4

Bone graft

Question 5

Pathology/procedure

Answer 5

Discectomy

Question 6

Spinal fusion

Answer 6

is a surgical procedure that joins two or more vertebrae together to eliminate motion between them. It is often performed to stabilize the spine or relieve pain caused by conditions like degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spinal fractures, or after laminectomy if there’s concern for spinal instability.

Question 7

Depiction

Answer 7

Spinal fusion

Question 8

laminectomy

Answer 8

type of spinal surgery in which a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina is removed. The lamina forms the back part of the vertebral arch and covers the spinal canal. This procedure is most commonly performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves.

Question 9

Depiction

Answer 9

3-level total laminectomy