Computer-assisted navigation of anterior odontoid screw fixation for type II odontoid fracture: case report and practical positioning technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Odontoid process fractures, particularly type 2 fractures, pose significant treatment challenges due to their high rates of nonunion. Anterior odontoid screw fixation (AOSF) is traditionally performed using percutaneous methods with biplanar fluoroscopy. Computer-assisted navigation has emerged as a promising tool to enhance surgical precision, but its application in AOSF is rarely utilized. Cervical spine stability during AOSF is crucial for optimal outcomes and navigational accuracy.

Case description

A 64-year-old male presents with a displaced type 2 odontoid fracture following a fall. The fracture was treated with AOSF with the assistance of computed tomography (CT) navigation. A practical positioning technique employing a pressure infusion bag was introduced

SUBMITTER: Gong DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467271 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature