In spine surgery, distraction is actually a good thing because it refers to the opening or separation of the vertebrae. As we distract disc space, it’s essential we don’t injure the end plates, which will just cause the vertebrae to collapse back down again.
Watch to see the difference in disc space before this anterior fusion and after this patient’s plate has been placed.
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