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Onlay technique for occipitocervical fusion.

M Elia1, J T Mazzara, J W Fielding

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York 10025.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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The onlay technique for occipitocervical fusion is a safe and effective surgical option for patients with severe neck instability. This method achieved an 89% fusion rate without requiring internal fixation, offering a high success rate.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion Techniques

Background:

  • Occipitocervical instability can cause significant pain and neurologic deficits.
  • Various surgical techniques exist for occipitocervical fusion, each with its own success rates and complication profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the onlay technique for occipitocervical fusion.
  • To assess the fusion rate and complication profile of this specific surgical approach.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight occipitocervical fusions were performed using the onlay technique in 27 patients.
  • Iliac crest bone graft was utilized, followed by immobilization with skull traction, Minerva jacket, or halo apparatus.

Main Results:

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  • Primary fusion was achieved in 89% of patients at an average of 12.8 weeks.
  • No neurologic complications were reported; two superficial wound infections and minor halo loosening occurred.
  • One perioperative death was noted.

Conclusions:

  • The onlay technique for occipitocervical fusion is a safe procedure.
  • This method demonstrates a high success rate and does not necessitate internal fixation.
  • It presents a viable alternative compared to other occipitocervical fusion methods.