A new occipitocervical fusion construct in pediatric patients with occipitocervical instability. Technical note.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Posterior occipitocervical stabilization procedures were successfully performed in 10 patients (nine boys and one girl) 16 years of age or younger by using C1-2 transarticular screws coupled with a rigid occipitocervical construct. The average length of follow-up evaluation was 18.8 months (range 5-37 months). No implant failed and all fusions were successful without the use of an external orthotic halo device.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Joint Instability
- Occipital Bone
- Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Anatomy
- cervical spine