Fig. 1From: Surgical approach and management outcomes for junction tuberculous spondylitis: a retrospective study of 77 patientsNineteen-year-old boy with cervicothoracic tuberculosis (T1-3 level). a, b Preoperative computed tomography scan and three-dimensional reconstruction demonstrate vertebral body destruction with kyphosis. c Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging scan. d, e Intraoperative debridement, internal fixation, and fusion with titanium cage strut. f–i Radiographs postoperatively showing well-positioned internal fixation and improved kyphosis. j, k Radiographs showing satisfactory focal clearance and strut graft stability at the final follow-upBack to article page