Anterior Procedures (supine), e.g.,
- ACDF
- ALIF
Microscopes are positioned according to the preferences of the surgeons. The C-arm is always on the opposite side of the microscope.
Posterior Procedure (prone), e.g.,
- Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF)
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
- Laminectomy and Microdiscectomy
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Insertion
- Posterior Cervical Fusion (Mayfield Head Positioner)
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion, also known as, Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
It is vital that the operating table has the capability to bend. This will allow the surgeon to have an optimal view of the spine.
Craniotomy;
- Frontal and Temporal (supine)
- Parietal (Lateral, or Modified Lateral)
- Occipital (Prone or Sitting)