Presently, the surgical treatment is prescribed for most of the spine diseases and fractures. The complications after spine surgery are also increasing. This review piece of writing updates the applied anatomical knowledge and operative skills necessary for the surgeon who intends to surgically treat the spine in a safe manner.
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