ABSTRACT
The Odontoid process fracture has been treated by prolonged external immobilization of by internal fixation and fusion. We reported congential and traumatic odontoid process fracture which were successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique and postoperative management are described by in detail.
Subject(s)
Immobilization , Odontoid ProcessABSTRACT
The transoral approach to the upper cervical spine is an established but little used route. We have reported a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation which was successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique applications of the procedure are discussed.
Subject(s)
Joint Dislocations , Microsurgery , SpineABSTRACT
The transoral approach to the upper cervical spine is an established but little used route. We have reported a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation which was successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique applications of the procedure are discussed.
Subject(s)
Joint Dislocations , Microsurgery , SpineABSTRACT
Atlanto axial(A-A) dislocation which may be either congenital or due to traumatic inflammatory causes or tumor etc are managed accordingly depending upon their causes. Generally conservative treatment or operative posterior fusion have been employed. A case of traumatic A-A transligamental dislocation has been encountered at St. paul's Hospital by our neurosurgical team. A transoral anterior fusion had been done and the result was successful and very encouraging. It is therefore with great pleasure that we share with you this experience, that management of A-A dislocation could wholly be by surgical technique.