Three-dimensional reduction method with a modified C2 isthmus screw in irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation: a technical note

Abstract Background Three-dimensional reduction plays a vital role in surgical reduction of irreversible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD). However, the most commonly used combination of C1 pedicle screw (PS) or lateral mass screw (LMS) and C2 PS or isthmus screw often fails to achieve satisfactory re...

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Main Authors: Shengyuan Zhou, Bo Yuan, Weicong Liu, Yifan Tang, Xiongsheng Chen, Lianshun Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01321-0