Anterior reduction and C1-ring osteosynthesis with Jefferson-fracture reduction plate (JeRP) via transoral approach for unstable atlas fractures

Abstract Background To introduce a novel transoral instrumentation in the treatment of unstable fractures of the atlas. Methods From January 2008 to May 2018, 22 patients with unstable C1 fractures who received Jefferson-fracture reduction plate (JeRP) via transoral approach were retrospectively ana...

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Main Authors: Qiang Tu, Hu Chen, Zhan Li, Yuyue Chen, Aihong Xu, Changrong Zhu, Xianhua Huang, Xiangyang Ma, Jianhua Wang, Kai Zhang, Qingshui Yin, Jianzhong Xu, Hong Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04628-4