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Sagittal magnetic resonance imaging (a) showing the multilevel spinal cord compression with T2 high signal intensity change at C4-C5. Axial image (b) showing foraminal stenosis at right C5 and spinal cord compression dominantly on the right side.
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Imaging studies revealed canal narrowing at multiple locations with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and spinal cord compression with T2 signal change at C4-C5 [Figures 1a and b; 2a and b].
The patient underwent C3-C7 laminoplasty (C3, 7 dome osteotomy and C4-C6, laminoplasty) and right C4-C5 foraminotomy (a and b).
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He underwent C3- C7 laminoplasty and right C4-C5 foraminotomy [Figures 3a and b].