Figure 6. Cervical spine laminoplasty (7) and posterior cervical fusion. Anteroposterior radiograph of the cervical spine shows C3–C7 laminoplasty (hinge elevation of the lamina from the dorsum of the cervical cord) and C6-T1 posterior spinal fusion with lateral mass plates and iliac crest bone graft. Laminectomy defects are present at the C3–C7 levels. Note the anchor screws placed into the pedicles at the laminoplasty levels (arrows) and bilateral Danek lateral mass plate and screw devices (Medtronic Sofamor Danek) at the C6-T1 levels. A drain overlying the upper cervical spine is also seen.