Anterior stabilization of C1–C4 vertebrae after transoral removal of a giant cell tumor of C2–C3 vertebrae

A clinical case of a single-step transoral removal of C 2 and C 3 vertebral bodies with subsequent stabilization of the C 1 –C 4 spinal segment through the same approach (with additional submandibular approach to insert screws into the C 4 vertebra body) without dissection of the mandible and tongue is presented. The first experience of anterior stabilization of the C 1 –C 4 spinal segment using a custom-made instrumentation system demonstrated...