Transoral Fusion of Atlanto-axial Dislocation.
- Author:
Young Soo KIM
1
;
Kyu Chang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Transoral fusion;
Atlanto-axial dislocation;
Microsurgery;
High speed air dril
- MeSH:
Dislocations*;
Microsurgery;
Spine
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1983;12(4):745-750
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The transoral approach to the upper cervical spine is an established but little used route. We have reported a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation which was successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique applications of the procedure are discussed.
