Posterior wiring with sublaminar polyester bands, titanium-peek fixation system for C2 fracture management: a 4-patient case series with a maximum of 18 months' follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

C2 fractures can be classified differently when dens, pedicles or body are injured. With regards to the best management of Type-II Anderson-D'Alonzo fractures, Hangman's fractures of pedicles and C2 body fractures are more debatable. However, vertebral pedicle and/or articular screw and dorsal wiring are the most common surgical posterior approaches opted for. Compared to the screw technique, dorsal wiring provides certain benefits such as a lower risk of vertebral artery injury, no need for navigation, less lateral dissection of the paraspinal muscles, shorter surgery time and lower medical costs.

Case description

Two patients with failed conservative treatment for Anderson-D'Alonzo Type-III fractures (Cases 1A and 1B), a patient suffering from a Type-II Hangman'

SUBMITTER: Zanasi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570635 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature