title: Modification of technique and results of atlantoaxial transfacet stabilization.
abstract: A modification of the C1 C2 transfacet stabilization is reported. This technique allows a smaller incision to be made and provides a method for easier screw insertion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: McGuire
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Harkey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies