title: Traumatic C6-7 subluxation associated with C-7 fracture treated with a pedicle screw system under navigation guidance--case report.
abstract: A 51-year-old female presented with traumatic C6-7 subluxation associated with C-7 fracture due to an automobile accident. She underwent pedicle screw fixation at C-6, C-7, and T-1 for stabilization of the spinal column. A neuronavigation system was used to obtain accurate placement of the pedicle screws. The patient recovered well without further neurological compromise. Postoperative cervical radiography showed reasonable restoration of the vertebral column without delayed kyphotic deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Padjadjaran University School of Medicine, Bandung, Republic of Indonesia.
authors.forename: Tjokorda
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mahadewa
authors.forename: Junichi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mizuno
authors.forename: Tatsushi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Inoue
authors.forename: Joonsuk
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nakagawa
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D038361:Neuronavigation; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery*