A 15-year-old teenager with Type 1 Neurofibromatosis
presented with grade 4 spondylolisthesis over T12/L1
junction resulting paraparesis (Frankel D). Radiograph
showed a Cobb angle of 88 degrees. Computed tomography
scan showed dysplastic vertebral bodies, pedicles and facet
joints of T11, T12 and L1 vertebra with complete T12/L1
facets dislocation. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed
presence of spinal cord compression. He underwent
posterior instrumentation and posterolateral fusion (T8 to
L4) using hybrid instrumentation. Extensive corticotomy of
the posterior elements was followed by the use of large
amount of bone graft. Post operatively, his neurology
improved markedly back to normal. Radiographs showed a
good correction of the deformity. He was immobilized in a
thoracolumbar orthosis for six months. A solid posterior
fusion was achieved at six months follow up. At 36-month
follow up, he remained asymptomatic. This case report
illustrates a successful treatment of a grade 4
thoracolumbar spondylolisthesis secondary to
neurofibromatosis with posterior spinal fusion alone.