Use of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 at the C1-C2 Lateral Articulation without Posterior Structural Bone Graft in Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion in Adult Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.11.037
Abstract: BACKGROUND Posterior atlantoaxial fusion is an important armamentarium for neurosurgeons to treat several pathologies involving the craniovertebral junction. Although the potential advantages of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) are well documented in the lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: posterior atlantoaxial; atlantoaxial fusion; bone; posterior structural ... See more keywords
Posterior Atlantoaxial Screw Placement in a Portuguese Population: A Morphometric Analysis Based on Computed Tomography Scan Measurements
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744502
Abstract: Objective The present study aims to evaluate the screw length and trajectory angles for posterior atlantoaxial fixation in a Portuguese population, through the study of cervical computed tomography (CT) scans. Methods Cervical CT scans of… read more here.
Keywords: screw placement; screw trajectory; portuguese population; posterior atlantoaxial ... See more keywords
Guideline for Posterior Atlantoaxial Internal Fixation Assisted by Orthopaedic Surgical Robot
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DOI: 10.1111/os.12454
Abstract: Atlantoaxial transarticular facet screw fixation (Magerl technique) and C1 lateral mass screws combined with C2 pedicle screws fixation (Harms technique) are the most commonly used techniques for posterior internal fixation in the upper cervical spine.… read more here.
Keywords: posterior atlantoaxial; atlantoaxial internal; surgery; fixation ... See more keywords
Treatment of Atlantoaxial Dislocation in Children with Down Syndrome Using Posterior Atlantoaxial Screw Fixation
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.877929
Abstract: Background To investigate the effect of posterior atlantoaxial screw fixation for the treatment of atlantoaxial dislocation in children with Down syndrome (DS). Methods Children diagnosed with DS who underwent posterior atlantoaxial screw fixation or occipitocervical… read more here.
Keywords: atlantoaxial dislocation; atlantoaxial screw; posterior atlantoaxial; screw fixation ... See more keywords