Transoral Fusion of the Odontoid Process Fracture.
- Author:
Kang IL LEE
1
;
Jae Oh KIM
;
Ki Won SUNG
;
Jong Oh LEE
;
Dae Whan KIM
;
Sung Gyun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Armed Forces General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Transoral fusion;
Odontoid process anomaly
- MeSH:
Immobilization;
Odontoid Process*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1988;17(2):375-380
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The Odontoid process fracture has been treated by prolonged external immobilization of by internal fixation and fusion. We reported congential and traumatic odontoid process fracture which were successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique and postoperative management are described by in detail.
