Fig. 2From: Posterior longitudinal ligament resection during microscopic anterior cervical discectomy: technique and safety considerationa Operative view showing an intact PLL. Arrow points to the site of microhook entry to dissect. The asterisk refers to the posterior annulus. b After opening the PLL. D dura, the asterisk refers to the edges of PLL, and the arrowhead points to the annulusBack to article page