A Levering Technique for Open Reduction of Traumatic Unilateral Locked Facets of Cervical Spine: Technical Note.
- Author:
Krishnapundha BUNYARATAVEJ
1
;
Surachai KHAOROPTHAM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Cervical spine; Unilateral locked facets; Spinal reduction
- MeSH: Humans; Mandrillus; Spine
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2011;5(3):176-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Reduction of traumatic unilateral locked facets of the cervical spine can be accomplished by closed or open means. If closed reduction is unsuccessful, then open reduction is indicated. The previously described techniques of open reduction of a unilateral locked facets of the cervical spine in the literature included drilling facet, forceful manipulation or using special equipment. We describe a reduction technique that uses a basic spinal curette, in a forceless manner, and it does not need facet drilling. We have successfully used this technique in 5 consecutive patients with unilateral locked facets. There have been no complications related to this technique.
