2-0 up-curette? for neurosurgery
Posted By: Joanne on 2009-05-07
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Neurosurgery term: Sounds like "2-0 up-curette?"
"Lateral recess was decompressed with a 2-0 up-curette and #2 Kerrison punch."
Thanks so much.
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