I think I have a better understanding now, after reading what you are saying. I figured posterior meant the same as my posterior cervical fusion, which is right down the middle. I’m assuming that is not possible with the T4 T5 now. So it must be off to one side, left in my case. I have been thinking down the middle the entire time, since he mentioned spreading the muscles. I only know he said from that back. Now I see that can be the case still, just off to one side, by what you said… in degrees. I know the word lateral was never used, but he said from the back. I’m assuming I would be laying on my stomach then. Perhaps I need to ask a couple more questions.
You are saying that a T4 T5 laminectomy and microdiscectomy cannot be performed from a direct incision down the center of the back?
Is that correct thinking Dr. Corenman?
Thank you again Dr. Corenman