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Figures
- Fig. 1
Preoperative flexion/extension radiographs show possible mild hyperflexibility but no evidence of extreme hypermobility.
- Fig. 2
A preoperative lateral radiograph and computed tomography image of the lumbar spine show degenerative disc disease at L4-5 with bilateral foraminal stenosis and bulging of the disc.
- Fig. 3
A preoperative axial computed tomography discogram image shows L4-5 facets with minimal arthrosis and previous laminectomy defect.
- Fig. 4
Flexion and extension radiographs at 9 months postoperatively show excellent motion at L4-5 without hypermobility.
- Fig. 5
Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs at 1 year postoperatively show no subsidence or migration of the artificial disc.
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