Practicals · Orthopaedics · Spine surgery
Spinal decompression surgery
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 3 - Assist (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoStep by step how to perform a lumbar laminectomy19:29
- VideoPosterior Cervical Decompression Surgery - Medical animation video1:04
- +44 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Assist in spinal decompressions and spinal stabilizations.” ( NMC curriculum, page 11)