Is It Feasible to Treat Odontoid Fractures via Primary Posterior Reduction and Fixation without Fusion?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.06.115
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate results and feasibility of primary posterior reduction and fixation without fusion using C1-C2 screw-rod system for odontoid fractures. METHODS This study comprised a consecutive series of 46 patients with odontoid fractures. Posterior… read more here.
Keywords: odontoid fractures; fixation without; reduction fixation; posterior reduction ... See more keywords
Influence of the facet joint angle on facet joint degeneration following pedicle screw fixation without fusion in thoracolumbar fractures.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210235
Abstract: BACKGROUND Posterior approach pedicle screw fixation without fusion is widely used in the treatment of neurologically intact type A3 thoracolumbar fractures. OBJECTIVE To analyze the influence of the facet joint (FJ) angle on FJ degeneration… read more here.
Keywords: screw fixation; facet joint; pedicle screw; fixation ... See more keywords