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Paramagnetic Contrast:
Material for MR imaging, also known as Gadolinium or Gad. It is used to distinguish between a disc protrusion and scarring.
Partial Discectomy:
Removal of a small portion of the disc, frequently the portion which is ruptured.
Pedicle:
The portion of the vertebrae which connects the lamina to the vertebral body. Frequent site of screw placement.
Plate:
Flat metal object usually made of titanium with holes for screws to be used in the front of the spine.
PLIF:
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion. A posterior anatomical description which refers to the back of an object.
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