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15993117

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-7-4
pubmed:abstractText
Occipito-cervical (OC) instrumentation and fusion is indicated in traumatic atlanto-occipital dissociation and type III Anderson-Montesano occipital condyle fractures. The goals of surgery are to stabilize the mechanically compromised OC junction, correct deformity or displacement, and decompress compromised neural structures. The goals of instrumentation are to provide immediate stability, improve fusion rate, diminish the need for postoperative external immobilization, and decrease rehabilitation time. To successfully instrument the occipito-cervical spine, a working knowledge of the anatomy of the occipital-cervical junction is imperative. A wide variety of stabilization techniques and instrumentation systems are currently available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. With familiarity of the constraints and benefits of the available instrumentation systems, the individual fixation needs of a clinical situation can be fulfilled and successful patient outcomes can be achieved.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0020-1383
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
36 Suppl 2
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
B44-53
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
Indications for surgery and stabilization techniques of the occipito-cervical junction.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Alexvaccaro3@aol.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review