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Sagittal (A) and axial (B) computed tomography images of cervical spine obtained at time of presentation to clinic.
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A cervical computed tomography scan obtained at the time of presentation to our clinic is shown in Fig. 1.
Fluoroscopic intraoperative image showing failed closed reduction.
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Attempted closed reduction of the C1-2 subluxation was unsuccessful (Fig. 2).
Instrumented reduction of atlantoaxial articulation using occipital plate.
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A rod holder was placed adjacent to the occipital plate (Fig. 3).
Immediate postoperative X-ray shows satisfactory reduction.
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An immediate postoperative X-ray showed satisfactory reduction (Fig. 4).
Postoperative axial computed tomography image showing maintenance of reduction.
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