Atlantodentoplasty using the anterior retropharyngeal approach for treating irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation with atlantodental bony obstruction: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

This was a retrospective study.

Purpose

The current study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of atlantodentoplasty using the anterior retropharyngeal approach against irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation with atlantodental bony obstruction.

Overview of literature

In cases of atlantoaxial dislocation with atlantodental bony obstruction, owing to the presence of an osteogenic mass between the atlas and odontoid process, reduction is challenging to complete using the posterior approach. Transoral odontoidectomy is technically demanding and is associated with several risks.

Methods

The clinical data of 26 patients diagnosed with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation complicated by atlantodental bony obstruction were analyzed retrospectively. All

SUBMITTER: Shao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature