[Screw-rod technique in treating cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of screw-rod technique in treating cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation.


METHODS
The screw-rod technique was used to treat 38 patients with cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation. The JOA scores before and after the surgery were evaluated.


RESULTS
No severe complication occurred. The JOA scores were increased by 4.1, 6.7, 7.8, and 8.1 respectively at 0 th, 4 th, 12 th and 24 th weeks after the operation. Neurological deficits were improved one year after the operation in 1 patient.


CONCLUSIONS
Treating cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation with screw-rod technique can achive an efficient and safe clinical outcome.
Lu
Chang
C
Department of Spinal Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. luchang001@126.com
Li
Jing
J
Wang
Bing
B
Kang
Yi-jun
YJ
Ma
Ze-min
ZM
Lü
Guo-hua
GH
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*