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Plain lateral X-rays of the cervical spine demonstrating a complete C2-C3 dislocation upon the patient's admission
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X-rays and CT of the cervical spine revealed a complete dislocation at the C2-C3 level with acute angulation between the two cervical vertebral segments (Fig. 1).
Computed tomographic angiography obtained at patient's admission demonstrating bilateral complete disruption of vertebral arteries
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Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) revealed disruption of the vertebral arteries bilaterally at the level of C2-C3 (Fig. 2).
Plain lateral X-rays of the cervical spine on the same patient obtained after applying external traction via tongs, demonstrating sub-optimal realignment of his cervical spine
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However, a subluxation of approximately 50% of the cervical spine vertebral body length was still present (Fig. 3).
Post-operative lateral X-rays on the same patient after completion of anterior and posterior fusion
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Allograft bone chips were then appropriately placed (Fig. 4).