Table 5.
Radiological characteristics of 17 patients who developed the C5 palsy
| Case no. | Most stenotic level | T2W HSC | Anterior shift of spinal cord (mm) | Lateral tilting of grafted bone (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMT ≤2 | ||||
| 1 | C4/5 | – | NA | 1 |
| 2 | C4/5, C5/6 | C4/5 | 1.9 | 14 |
| 3 | C3/4 | C3/4 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 4 | C4/5 | C4/5 | NA | 11 |
| 5 | C4/5 | C4/5 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 6 | C3/4, C4/5 | C3/4, 4/5 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 7 | C4/5, C5/6 | C4/5, 5/6 | NA | NA |
| 8 | C3/4 | C3/4 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 9 | C3/4, C4/5 | C3/4, 4/5 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 10 | C3/4 | C3/4, 4/5 | 1.0 | 6 |
| MMT ≥3 | ||||
| 11 | C4/5 | – | 2.0 | 1 |
| 12 | C4/5 | – | 1.9 | 1 |
| 13 | C4/5, C5/6 | – | NA | 6 |
| 14 | C4/5, C5/6 | C4/5, 5/6 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 15 | C4/5 | C4/5 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 16 | C3/4 | C3/4 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 17 | C3/4, C4/5 | – | 3.6 | 2 |
T2W HSC High signal change in T2-weighted magnetic resonance images, NA not assessed