Sentence examples for processes and facets from inspiring English sources

Following osteotomy of all the spinous processes and facets included at the fusion area, the vertebrae were instrumented with combinations of pedicle-screws and hooks (CD Horizon Legacy 5.5 or 4.5 spinal systems, Medtronic, Heerlen, the Netherlands).

The L4/5 supraspinous ligament was protected, and the paraspinal muscles were dissected to expose the L4 and L5 spinous processes, laminae, and facets.

Autologous laminectomy bone is harvested from the lamina, spinous process, and facet during the decompression procedures.

Improved quantitative understanding of the linkages between ecohydrological processes and many facets of ecosystem services is consistent with the goals of the emerging socio-hydrology science addressing water issues relevant to human well-being including the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic values of water.

Inflammatory changes of the spinous processes and the facet joints were noted.

Inflammatory lesions of the spinous processes and the facet joints of the spine were more common in the confirmed AS group.

32, 60 One possible disadvantage of unilateral hemilaminectomy is the narrow surgical corridor formed by the spinous process and ipsilateral facet joint that could increase the risk of dural tearing, nerve root damage, or incomplete tumor removal.

I then joined Chevron, where I noticed large-scale inefficiencies in data, business processes and analytics across all facets of the industry.

Armstrong and Foley refer, in turn, to the appropriate processes and cultural and structural facets that support learning and development [ 14].

As we better appreciate the biologic aspects of spinal degeneration, less-invasive, non-ablative treatments designed to reverse these biologic processes and restore the disc and facet functioning may become a reality.

There is one cervical vertebra with a characteristic projection called the odontoid process and two large facets for articulation with the skull.