Fractures and Dislocations of the Cervicothoracic Junction.
- Author:
Jin Wook KIM
1
;
Ju Ho JEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Gyeongju, Korea. ktokhou@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cervicothoracic injury;
Pedicle screw;
Lateral mass screw;
Anterior fusion
- MeSH:
Arthrodesis;
Dislocations*;
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2007;42(3):211-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cervicothoracic junction instability should be stabilized with the circumferential fusion. In addition, cervicothoracic junctional area should be examined carefully in acute traumatic injury not only to confirm hidden lesions but also to make the proper surgical plans. Here, three patients who underwent cervicothoracic arthrodesis at our institution are presented with a review of literature.
