Fig. 5.

A neurologically intact 19-year-old female patient fell down and sustained L2 bursting fracture. A and B : Preoperative computed tomography scans show severe canal compromise (about 60%) and spinous process fracture. C and D : Computed tomographic scans at 12 months follow-up, just before implant removal demonstrate bone healing and canal remodeling with improved canal compromise. E and F : Computed tomographic scans at 6 months after implant removal reveal well-maintained improved canal compromise.