Fusion of the 2nd with the 3rd Cervical Vertebrae (C2-C3): A Case Series with Possible Clinical Significance

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3rd case of the fused vertebrae C2-C3: (a) anterior view of the vertebral bodies of C2 and C3 (C2VB and C3VB), D-dens; (b) posterior view, in which the inclination of the fused complex (white line) is depicted, SP: spinous processes fused; white asterisk: the fusion at the area of the pedicles; (c) inferior view of the C3, VF: vertebral foramen, TF: transverse foramen diameters in black color; (d) right lateral view, TF: transverse process.

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