Occipitocervical fusion by Luque loop rod instrumentation in Down syndrome.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Four children with Down syndrome who had developed atlantoaxial dislocation and myelopathy underwent occipitocervical fusion with Luque loop rod instrumentation and decompressive laminectomy of C1. The postoperative results are presented and the indications discussed. This procedure provides many advantages in the surgical treatment of Down syndrome compared with the conventional procedures, because of the associated mental retardation that makes the postoperative management very complicated.
Medical subject headings
- Atlanto-Axial Joint
- Down Syndrome
- Joint Dislocations
- Spinal Fusion
Anatomy
- cervical spine