Cervical radiography after the second surgery. Lateral view of the cervical radiograph after posterior fixation. Lateral mass screws were placed bilaterally at C3, C4, and C5 and on the left side at C6. A transarticular screw was placed on the right side at C6 due to the small lateral mass. Pedicle screws were placed bilaterally at Th1 and Th2. The pedicle screws at C7 were skipped because of pedicle fragility due to the spread of infection.