title: Anterior approach and osteosynthesis for recent fractures of the pedicles of the axis.
abstract: The authors report their experiences using the anterior approach and osteosynthesis for recent fractures of the pedicles of the axis in eight patients. They describe the transcervical transclival approach and osteosynthesis and discuss the advantages of and indications for this approach.
mesh_terms: D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*