title: [Tissue-preserving ventral compression osteosynthesis of dens axis fractures using endoscopy and special instruments].
abstract: Endoscopic operations are tissue-preserving operative methods, which are increasing constantly in importance. Lag screw osteosynthesis is suitable for performance as an endoscopic operation with specially designed instruments. We have developed a set that allows lag screw osteosynthesis into the axis of the dens. Under endoscopic view the soft tissues are divided and a tube is placed through which the screw is inserted with the aid of an image intensifier. Two patients have so far been operated on in this way, both without complications.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Unfall-, Wiederherstellungs- und Handchirurgie, Sportmedizin.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Neugebauer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Gewebeschonende ventrale Kompressionsosteosynthese von Dens-Frakturen mit endoskopischer Hilfe und speziellem Instrumentarium.