A New Minimally Invasive Technique for Primary Unstable C2 Spondylolysis in an 8-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

After reviewing the past literature of this pathology, we discuss the minimally invasive posterior approach of the upper cervical spine. It is the first case, to our knowledge, describing direct minimally invasive repair for bilateral primary C2 pars defect in a child. Image guidance and surgical microscope help safe and effective screw placement.