Occipitocervical Fusion and Posterior Fossa Decompression in Neglected Jefferson Fracture-Dislocation of Atlas Associated With Odontoid Peg Fracture: A Case Report.
Int J Spine Surg
; 13(1): 11-16, 2019 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Only a few cases of traumatic atlantoaxial fracture-dislocation have been reported, and neglected cases are seldom found because of the fatal nature of this condition.METHODS:
We reported a neglected case of Jefferson fracture-dislocation associated with type II displaced odontoid peg fracture which was nonambulatory and myelopathic. A surgical plan involving posterior fossa decompression and laminectomy of the posterior arch of atlas following posterior spinal instrumentation was then conducted.RESULTS:
Patient experienced marked neurologic recovery and was able to stand and walk with assistance during the early postoperative period.CONCLUSIONS:
This procedure may be an effective alternative treatment in neglected cases.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Spine Surg
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Indonésia