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Cervical Spondylosis with Myeloradiculopathy Multilevel Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Fusion, and Lateral Mass Plating - Figures

A Case Study

Howard S. An, MD
The Morton International Endowed Chair
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Dino Samartzis, DSc, PhD (C)

FIGURES

preoperative x-ray of cervical spine
Figure 1a: Preoperative AP x–ray of cervical spine

preoperative cervical spondylosis
Figure 1b: Preoperative lateral radiograph showing multi–level cervical spondylosis with preserved cervical lordosis

preoperative sagital MRI
Figure 2: Preoperative sagital MRI shows multi–level stenosis and preserved cervical lordosis

Preoperative axial MRI
Figure 3: Preoperative axial MRI shows mild central stenosis and severe foraminal stenosis

reconstructed CT image
Figure 4a: Postoperative 45 degree oblique reconstructed CT image showing normal intervertebral foramina

postoperative reconstructed CT image
Figure 4b: Postoperative reconstructed CT scan showing proper placement of screws

postoperative axia CT scan
Figure 4c: Postoperative axia CT scan showing laminectomy and proper projection screws
Last Updated: 08/06/2007
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