Introduction
Spondyloptosis is a condition in which there is complete slippage of one
vertebral body over the corpus of the adjacent one [1]. It’s
correspond to the Grade V of Meyerding’s classification of
spondylolisthesis [2]. This pathology is more common in the lumbar
region of the spine but subaxial cervical spondyloptosis is extremely
rare. It can be seen after trauma, or in the course of neoplastic or
congenital diseases [3]. Traumatic cervical spine spondyloptosis
(TCS) is one of the least discussed forms of cervical spine traumatisms
because of its rarity and the gravity of patient’s condition, limiting
good management. Moreover, there is a lack of data reporting, especially
in developing countries [2]. Management of cervical spondyloptosis
represents a challenge to all spine care specialists. Here
we report a case of
post-traumatic posterior C5–C6 spondyloptosis with incomplete
neurological deficit which was managed successfully by anterior
approach.