This video demonstrates the procedure on a young teenage female who had a curve in the lumbar spine which measured 51-degrees. In this example, four disc spaces in between the spine bones are removed. After removal of the discs, small metal cages are placed in the site of the disc removal. Metal screws are then placed through the vertebrae in the portion of the spine, which is curved. A metal rod can then be placed in between the screws and secured with a locking cap.

Below the skin, the trachea and esophagus are towards the midline, while the carotid artery and jugular vein is towards the outside. In between these structures is the interval where the anterior portion of the spinal bones (vertebrae) can be felt. Retractors are placed to hold aside the muscles, as well as the other vital structures in the neck. A sharp scalpel is then used to cut through the disc.