Posterior Internal Fixation with Pedicle Screw Rod System for Upper Cervical Vertebra Injury: 16 Cases Report

VernacularTitle:后路经椎弓根钉棒系统内固定治疗上颈椎损伤的效果
Author: Jian YANG ; Xianwen SHANG ; Sisi CHEN ; Yi LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: upper cervical cervical injury, pedicle of cervical arch, screw rod system, internal fixation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;(9):885-889
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the feasibility of posterior internal fixation with pedicle screw rod system for upper cervical vertebra injury. Methods 16 patients with upper cervical vertebra injury accepted posterior pedicle screw system internal fixation were reviewed. Results Venous plexus behind C2 damaged in operation in a case, who needed a microscope for hemostasis. No complication, such as neurological symptoms worse, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, hematoma and infection of incision happened post operation. The neurological symptoms improved 81.8% in all the 7 cases who complained before operation. No complication was found in the follow-up 3 to 18 months after discharge. Their activities of upper cervical was basically unaffected. Conclusion Posterior internal fixation with pedicle screw rod system can provide stable support for patients with upper cervical injury.