title: [Surgical anatomy of the lumbar spine].
abstract: The success and risks of spinal surgery depend on a correct diagnosis and detailed knowledge of anatomy. This report provides information on relevant structures of the lumbar spine and possible surgical complications. Anatomical topography and different surgical approaches are described step by step.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Bochum. r.willburger@elis-stiftung.de
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Willburger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krämer
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiese
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007001:Hypogastric Plexus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007796:Laminectomy; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013127:Spinal Nerves / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*