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Preoperative lateral lumbar X-ray.
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X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L4-5 and bilateral foraminal stenosis at both L4-5 and L5-S1 (Figures 1 and 2).
Preoperative T2 sagittal MRI demonstrating spondylolisthesis at L4-5 and foraminal stenosis at both L4-5 and L5-S1.
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X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L4-5 and bilateral foraminal stenosis at both L4-5 and L5-S1 (Figures 1 and 2).
Intraoperative sagittal X-ray demonstrating anterior interbody grafts.
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X-rays (Figure 3) demonstrated good restoration of disk height at both levels.
Postoperative lateral X-ray.
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Postoperative X-rays (Figure 4) were obtained.
Postoperative sagittal T2 MRI demonstrating persistent L5 nerve compression in the L5-S1 foramen (arrow).
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The postoperative MRI (Figure 5) and CT scan (Figure 6) demonstrated severe compression of the exiting L5 nerve root, which was wedged between the disk space anteriorly and the S1 superior articulating process posteriorly.
Postoperative sagittal CT scan demonstrating persistent L5 nerve root compression in the L5-S1 foramen (arrow).
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The postoperative MRI (Figure 5) and CT scan (Figure 6) demonstrated severe compression of the exiting L5 nerve root, which was wedged between the disk space anteriorly and the S1 superior articulating process posteriorly.