Atlantoaxial dislocation with congenital “sandwich fusion” in the craniovertebral junction: a retrospective case series of 70 patients

Atlantoaxial dislocation with congenital “sandwich fusion” in the craniovertebral junction: a retrospective case series of 70 patients

Abstract Background In the setting of congenital C1 occipitalization and C2–3 fusion, significant strain is placed on the atlantoaxial joint. Vertebral fusion both above and below the atlantoaxial joint (i.e., a “sandwich”) creates substantial instability. We retrospectively report on a case series...

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Main Authors: Yinglun Tian, Nanfang Xu, Ming Yan, Peter G. Passias, Frank A. Segreto, Shenglin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Atlantoaxial dislocation
C1 occipitalization
C2–3 fusion
Clinical features
Surgical treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03852-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03852-8

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