The exhibit illustrates surgery of the cervical spine at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7. After exposing the surgical site, anterior osteophytes are removed using a rongeur, and discectomy and foraminotomy procedures are performed at the C4-7 disc spaces. After decorticating the end plates, cages with mixed bone graft are inserted into the disc spaces. Placement of a plate and screws over C4, C5, C6, and C7 stabilizes the cervical spine and completes the procedure..

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