Does isolated atlantoaxial fusion result in better clinical outcome compared to occipitocervical fusion?

Abstract Background The C0 to C2 region is the keystone for range of motion in the upper cervical spine. Posterior procedures usually include a fusion of at least one segment. Atlantoaxial fusion (AAF) only inhibits any motion in the C1/C2 segment whereas occipitocervical fusion (OCF) additionally i...

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Published in:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Main Authors:	Katharina E. Wenning, Martin F. Hoffmann
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-01-01
Subjects:	Occipitocervical fusion Atlantoaxial fusion Magerl-Gallie Cervical spine Injury Outcome
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1525-y