Is the Cervical Anterior Spinal Artery Compromised in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Patients? Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Analysis of Cervical Anterior Spinal Artery.

Objective: Cervical myelopathy is a common, acquired cause of spinal cord dysfunction in older patients. It is postulated that a hypoxic or ischemic environment secondary to chronic spinal cord compression plays an important role in the pathogenesis of myelopathy. This study aims to use dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) to assess the altered blood flow to the spinal cord in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).

Traumatic Posterolateral C1-C2 Dislocation Complicated with Locked Lateral Mass and Type II Odontoid Fracture-5-Year Follow-up.

Objective: We sought to document our experience in managing a rare complex of traumatic posterolateral atlantoaxial dislocation combined with locked lateral mass and type II odontoid fracture.

Method: A 30-year-old male patient was referred to the author's department. He complained of a decrease in neck range of motion following a traffic accident.