Transcervical approach and screw fixation for upper cervical spine pathology.
The authors report on the use of transcervical approach and screw fixation for upper cervical spine pathology. They describe the direct osteosynthesis for odontoid fractures and atlantoaxial fixation using a screw fixation of the articular processes. The surgical technique is described and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed as are its indications.
D001863:Bone Screws; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery