Anterior cervical fusion and locking plate stabilization for cervical fracture and dislocation
- VernacularTitle:前路带锁钢板内固定治疗下颈椎骨折脱位
- Author:
Dongsheng XIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical vertebrae;
Fracture;
Dislocation;
Bone plates
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2005;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the results of fracture and dislocation of cervical spine treated by anterior decompression,fusion and locking plate.Methods 28 patients were treated by anterior discompression,followed by placement of auto-lilac graft or titanium cage with aurogeneous graft from the vertebral bodies,23 and 5 respectively, then an anterior cervical locking plate was planted.The function of spinal cord was evaluated with Frankel classifica- tion before the operation and in final follow-up.Results All the cases were followed up for no less than 8 months. There were no hardware failure and related complications.The Frankel classification improved average 1.2 grade in the final follow-up.Conclusion An ideal reduction and immediate stability could be obtained by combining anterior cervical locking plate with auto-iliac graft or titanium mesh cage for cervical fracture and dislocation.The technique was beneficial for the functional recovery of the spinal cord of patients,
