Discussion of internal fixation for the injury of upper cervical spine / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Internal fixation technique is an important surgical method in cervical spine surgery.This article will introduce kinds of internal fixation techniques,discuss the differences and problems of them.Posterior screw-rod system and anterior odontoid screw technique have more advantages to provide solid fixation and high fusion rate in upper cervical trauma according to the latest reports.they are the effective and creditable surgical methods for reconstructing the stability of upper cervical spine.