A new operation for atlanto-axial arthrodesis.
Thirty patients with atlanto-axial subluxation were operated on using the Mitsui Memorial Hospital System. The follow-up averaged one and a half years, and the results were satisfactory in comparison with other operative methods, all patients regaining almost normal function. Stability and safety are the main advantages of this procedure, with almost complete correction of subluxation in most patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography