Acrylic reconstruction of an arthritic cervical spine using the transcervical-transclival approach.
We describe the use of a transcervical-transclival approach in the treatment of an ascending luxation of the odontoid by rheumatoid arthritis. We favor this approach and use of methylmethacrylate in this rare condition. Other applications of this route which gives access to the craniocervical junction are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020366:Methylmethacrylate; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D020366:Methylmethacrylate