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Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine reveals total spondyloptosis at the C6-C7 level. Note the large disc which causes compression and edema in the lower spinal cord.
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Plain radiographs, computerize tomography and spinal magnetic resonance imaging showed C6-7 spondyloptosis and C5, C6 posterior element fractures (Fig. 1).
Post-operative plain radiograph of the cervical spine with physiological realignment and anterior and posterior stabilization.
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Postoperative lateral X-rays and three-dimensional computed tomography showed the physiological realignment and the correct screw placements (Fig. 2, 3).
Post-operative three-dimensional reconstruction computed tomography scan of the cervical spine.
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Postoperative lateral X-rays and three-dimensional computed tomography showed the physiological realignment and the correct screw placements (Fig. 2, 3).