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For patients with severely damaged intervertebral discs, this procedure replaces the damaged disc it with an artificial disc which has been specifically selected for the patient.

This technology tracks the instruments used during procedures by providing real-time 3-D images to guide the surgeon.

During a laminectomy, a one-inch incision (or longer for extensive stenosis) is made in the middle of the back over the affected region of the spine.

For patients who have compressed nerve roots as the result of herniated discs a minimally invasive discectomy may be recommended.

Some spinal conditions or injuries require screws to provide optimal alignment and to stabilize the spine.