Metallosis with spinal implant loosening after spinal instrumentation: A case report

Figure 2 Lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (T2 weighted) 5 years after initial surgery. A: Sagittal view. The arrow indicates herniated disc at L2-L3 level with severe spinal canal stenosis and compression of the cauda equina nerve roots; B: Coronal view demonstrating severe spinal cord compression at L2-L3 level. Arrows indicate protruded disc with bilateral lateral recess and neural foramina stenosis.