Technique of vertebral excision (Lindseth and Selzer). A, Patient positioning. B, Exposure of area of kyphosis and dural sac. C, Sac is divided distally and dissected proximally. D, Vertebrae between apex of lordosis and apex of kyphosis are removed. E, Kyphosis is reduced. F, Reduction is maintained with stable internal fixation (in this instance, with Luque rods and segmental wires). SEE TECHNIQUE 44.61.