[Dorsal stabilization in dislocated fractures of C-1 and C-2 vertebrae with Palacos and wiring].
During 1 year 6 patients with dislocated fractures of C-1 and C-2 vertebrae (fractures of the odontoid process) and 1 patient with a pseudarthrosis of the odontoid process have been treated. 6 patients have been treated surgically by internal fixation of the arch of C-1 and C-2 spinous process by wiring and plastic material (Palacos). No complications occurred. The advantage of the method was early mobilization of the patients and reduction of hospitalization. Clinical and radiographic follow-up studies showed stable fusion on Flexion-extension X-rays and boney union of the fracture of the odontoid process.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000293:injuries; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing
Dorsale Stabiliserung bei Luxationsfrakturen des 1. und 2. Halswirbels mit Palacos und Drahtumschlingung