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case_images: (A) Left L3-4 medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation procedural image; (B) Operative image at left L5-S1 pseudoarticulation
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: After anesthetizing the entrance site lateral to the pseudoarticulation (Figure 1B), a horizontal incision was made using a #11 blade, and blunt dissection was performed through to the thoracodorsal fascia.
case_images: (A) Lateral image confirming complete resection of pseudoarticulation; (B) AP image of pseudoarticulation resection
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Complete decompression of the pseudoarticulation was confirmed via lateral and AP fluoroscopic views (Figure 2).