Retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes for atlantoaxial subluxation

Retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes for atlantoaxial subluxation

Abstract Background Atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) is characterized by excessive movement at the junction between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) as a result of either a bony or ligamentous abnormality. Surgical intervention is a therapeutic choice for AAS. In addition to C1 laminectomy (LAM), surgical...

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Main Authors: Tsuyoshi Yamada, Toshitaka Yoshii, Yu Matsukura, Takuya Oyaizu, Masato Yuasa, Takashi Hirai, Kyohei Sakaki, Hiroyuki Inose, Ichiro Torigoe, Kenichiro Sakai, Atsushi Okawa, Yoshiyasu Arai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Atlantoaxial subluxation
Laminectomy
Fixation
Atlantodental interval
Spine surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1112-2

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