A Technique of Posterior Fusion for the Atlanto-axial Dislocation with Odontoid Process Fracture: Technical Note.
- Author:
Gyul KIM
1
;
Sun Ho CHEE
;
Chung Soo KAY
Author Information
1. Department of Neurological Surgery, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Cervical Vertebrae;
Dislocations*;
Female;
Odontoid Process*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1977;6(2):477-482
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors describe a new technique for the reduction and wiring of atlanto-axial dislocation. More strong supporting effect has been achieved by double wiring of the posterior arch of the cervical vertebrae. Various techniques for the fixation of the atlanto-axial dislocation have been discussed.olved.