Endoscopic transnasal anterior release and posterior reduction without odontoidectomy for irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation

Abstract Background To investigate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic transnasal anterior release and posterior reduction without odontoidectomy to treat irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD). Methods A series of 9 patients with IAAD underwent endoscopic transnasal anterior release and post...

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Main Authors: Xiangsheng Tang, Xinjie Wu, Mingsheng Tan, Ping Yi, Feng Yang, Qingying Hao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1167-0