Fig. 1

is atypical case of the modified technique of skip-level titanium plate fixation. a: Preoperative sagittal MRI shows multiple stages of spinal cord compression; b: Preoperative coronal MRI shows spinal canal stenosis; c: Postoperative CT shows significant enlargement compared to preoperative; d: Postoperative CT shows good expansion and satisfactory healing on the lateral side of the door axis; e: Postoperative X-ray shows no obvious loosening or displacement of the mini plate