title: A training model for lumbar discectomy.
abstract: Training models are becoming increasingly important for gaining surgical skills. We present an easy to prepare and cheap model using cadaver sheep spine appropriate to learn and practice various discectomy procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Zonguldak Karaelmas University Medical School, Zonguldak, Turkey. drkalayci@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kalayci
authors.forename: Ferda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cagavi
authors.forename: Sanser
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gül
authors.forename: Zeynep
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Cagavi
authors.forename: Bektas
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Açikgöz
mesh_terms: D017586:Diskectomy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D008954:Models, Biological