Review Question - QID 210200

Of the magnetic resonance images provided in Figures A-E, which circumstance would be most indicated for anterior and posterior approaches with spinal stabilization and fusion? The primary symptoms on presentation are described below:

Figure A: A 65-year-old diabetic presents with rapidly progressive gait instability. Serum labs show an elevated WBC, CRP, and ESR.

Figure B: A 72-year-old male presents with slowly progressive gait instability over the last 5 years.

Figure C: A 42-year-old male presents with the acute onset of left arm pain and triceps weakness.

Figure D: A 72-year-old active female who plays golf on a regular basis presents with severe neck pain 3 weeks after falling down the stairs.

Figure E: A 37-year-old female presents with vertigo and bilateral upper extremity weakness that has presented intermittently over the last 5 years.