Anterior to Psoas (ATP) Approach to the Lumbar Spine: Patient Positioning

At the end of this video the learner should be able to describe the patient’s anatomy, spinal pathology, describe the rationale for the anterior to psoas approach for a patient with severe scoliosis, the steps for proper patient positioning for the anterior to psoas (ATP) approach, marking the skin incision in preparation for the anterior to psoas (ATP) approach, setting up the SYNFRAME Retractor, surgical steps for the anterior to psoas (ATP) approach at L5-S1 using blunt entry through the abdominal muscles, surgical steps for L5-S1 trialing in the anterior to psoas (ATP) approach, and the surgical steps for accessing the L4-5 disc space using the anterior to psoas (ATP) approach. This content is intended for Health Care Professionals in the EMEA Region.