Fig. 3.
a Early postoperative anteroposterior (AP) X-ray after O–C–T2 fusion. Lateral connector was used to connect right C4 pedicle screw and the rod to avoid excessive bending of the rod. b AP X-ray after total elbow arthroplasty revealing disassembly between the left T2 pedicle screw and rod (arrow). c Lateral X-ray 5 months after the initial implant failure showing bilateral occipital plate breakage (arrow)