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sabina

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What type of procedure removes a herniated disc in order to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve root?
 
  a. Microdiscectomy
  b. Kyphoplasty
  c. Laminectomy
  d. Thoracic epidural

Question 2

Which is a benefit of placing a patient prone on a Jackson table during a spinal surgical procedure?
 
  a. Easier to intubate the patient on this table
  b. Optimal vertebral position
  c. Increased chest excursion
  d. Increased vena cava pressure


Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A microdiscectomy or percutaneous discectomy procedure is done to remove a herniated lumbar nucleus pulposus with minimal surgical manipulation. The incision is shorter than a standard laminectomy. The recovery time is also shorter.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Jackson table and the Jackson-Wilson table with the central arch are used for posterior spinal incisions. Both tables allow the surgeon to position the patient for optimal vertebral position and exposure of the surgical site. The patient may be positioned prone on a Jackson table or Wilson or Andrews frame to arch the spine forward, to reduce epidural blood loss by lowering the intraabdominal pressure on the vena cava.


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