A Novel Treatment of Pediatric Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation with Nonfusion Using Muscle-Preserving Temporary Internal Fixation of C0-C2: Case Series and Technical Note.

ABSTRACT: Study Design  Case series with surgical technical note. Objectives  This article reports experiences and results of muscle-preserving temporary C0-C2 fixation for the treatment of atlanto-occipital dislocation (AOD). Methods  AOD is a rare injury caused by high-energy trauma, occurring in less than 1% of pediatric trauma patients. Recommended treatment is C0-C2 fusion which, however, will result in significant loss of mobility in the craniocervical junction (CCJ), especially C1-C2 rotation. An alternative approach, with the ability of preserving mobility in the C1-C2 segment, is a temporary fixation that allows the ligaments to heal, after which the implants can be removed to regain function in the CCJ joints. By using a muscle-preserving approach and navigation for th

SUBMITTER: Holy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9873479 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature