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Which type of procedures involving the lumbar spine are being performed with increasing frequency?
Which type of procedures involving the lumbar spine are being performed with increasing frequency?
- Procedures involving posterior surgical decompression and fusion
- Procedures involving non-surgical methods
- Procedures involving anterior surgical decompression and fusion (correct)
- Procedures involving both anterior and posterior surgical decompression and fusion
What are some of the pathological processes of the spine that anterior surgical decompression and fusion procedures are used to treat?
What are some of the pathological processes of the spine that anterior surgical decompression and fusion procedures are used to treat?
- Trauma, deformity, infection, degenerative disease, failed-back syndrome, discogenic pain, metastases, and primary spinal neoplasms (correct)
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Neurological disorders
Which medical schools were involved in the study and review of complications during anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
Which medical schools were involved in the study and review of complications during anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
- University of Southern California Medical School and University of California Medical School
- University of Southern California Medical School and University of Texas Medical School
- University of Florida Medical School and University of California Medical School
- University of Southern California Medical School and University of Florida Medical School (correct)
What is the main reason for the complications associated with anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
What is the main reason for the complications associated with anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
What is the focus of the article mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the article mentioned in the text?
What are the common pathological processes of the spine that can be treated with anterior surgical decompression and fusion?
What are the common pathological processes of the spine that can be treated with anterior surgical decompression and fusion?
What are some potential complications associated with anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
What are some potential complications associated with anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
What is the purpose of the study and review mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the study and review mentioned in the text?
Which departments were involved in the study and review of complications during anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
Which departments were involved in the study and review of complications during anterior surgery of the lumbar spine?
What is the significance of anterior surgical decompression and fusion procedures?
What is the significance of anterior surgical decompression and fusion procedures?
