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1Neurosurgery Department, Izmir Atatürk Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. hsucu@yahoo.com
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery : MIN
|April 11, 2008
Summary
This study presents a new minimally invasive technique for anterior odontoid screw fixation in patients with unstable fractures. The procedure demonstrated feasibility and successful fusion in early results without complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Unstable odontoid fractures require surgical stabilization.
- Anterior odontoid screw fixation is a common treatment.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought to reduce surgical morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel percutaneous anterior odontoid screw fixation technique.
- To report the clinical and radiological outcomes of this technique in a patient series.
Main Methods:
- A percutaneous anterior odontoid screw fixation technique was developed.
- Five patients with unstable odontoid fractures underwent the procedure between February 2004 and July 2006.
Main Results:
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed in the five patients.
- Radiological evidence of fusion was confirmed in the first four patients at their latest follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous anterior odontoid screw fixation is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical option.
- This technique offers a feasible approach for treating unstable odontoid fractures.
