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Adequate ventral decompression confirmed by the stereotactic spinal navigation system during a separation surgery using a transpedicular approach. (A–C) Before ventral decompression, the navigation probe is located on the posterior surface of the vertebral body. (D–F) After ventral decompression is achieved by removing the posterior vertebral body, the navigation probe is located within the vertebral body.
