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Potential
Complications and their Avoidance:
•Discitis:
–Prophylactic antibiotics
–Continuous irrigation
of the interspace
–Introduction of instruments through a cannula without contact with the skin
•Aseptic discitis:
–Aim the laser in a “bowtie” fashion to avoid damaging the endplates (at 6 and 12 o’clock)
