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Preoperative lateral view cervical spine shows C5-C6 type I congenital fusion.
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Anterior and lateral x-rays showed fusion type I of C5-6 levels, loss of cervical lordosis, and decreased height in C4-5 and C6-7 levels (Figure 1).
MRI of the cervical spine, sagittal cut in T2. Spinal stenosis at C4-C5 and C6-C7 levels.
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MRI findings showed spinal stenosis at C4-5 and C6-7 levels, compression of the dural sac in both levels, and loss of normal disc height and hydration (Figures 2-4).
MRI of the cervical spine, axial cut in T2 at C4-C5 level. Spinal stenosis with dural compression.
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MRI findings showed spinal stenosis at C4-5 and C6-7 levels, compression of the dural sac in both levels, and loss of normal disc height and hydration (Figures 2-4).
MRI of the cervical spine, axial cut in T2 at C6-C7 level. Spinal stenosis with dural compression.
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MRI findings showed spinal stenosis at C4-5 and C6-7 levels, compression of the dural sac in both levels, and loss of normal disc height and hydration (Figures 2-4).
X-ray of the cervical spine, AP view at 1-year follow-up. Shows cervical disc replacement at 2 levels.
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Lateral x-ray of the cervical spine in flexion at 1-year follow-up. Shows 2- level cervical disc replacement with movement at both levels.
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One-year postoperative x-rays showed recovery of cervical lordosis and return of normal movement of the motion segments treated with the disc arthroplasty (Figures 6 and 7).
Lateral x-ray of the cervical spine in extension at 1-year follow-up. Shows 2-level cervical disc replacement with movement at both levels.
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One-year postoperative x-rays showed recovery of cervical lordosis and return of normal movement of the motion segments treated with the disc arthroplasty (Figures 6 and 7).