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Congenital absence of the posterior elements of C2 vertebra: a case report.
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Posterior FusionSurgeryThoracic SpineAnatomyOrthopaedic SurgeryGross AnatomyComplete AbsenceSpinal TumorRadiologySpinal Cord InjuryCongenital AbsenceSpine SurgeryCase ReportDevelopmental AnomalyPosterior ElementsSpinal FusionCraniofacial SurgeryMedicineCervical Spine
A rare case of the complete absence of the posterior elements of C2 is reported. The patient presented with neck pain without any neurological deficits and radiology revealed a mobile, partially reducible dislocation of the C2 over C3 vertebra. A posterior fusion utilizing a contour rod, sublaminar wire fixation, and onlay bone grafts between the occiput and the C3 vertebra was performed for spinal stability.