Fig. 2

Steps of disc repositioning by OSu (A-G) and suture instruments (H-I). A-B, exposure of the operative area through a small modified pre-auricular approach; C-G, suturing method; H, (a) exchangeable hooked thread lifter and (b) 20 gauge needle, (c) Tip of the hook lifter; I, suture thread, (a) guiding zone, (b) functional zone