[Surgical treatment of fracture-luxations between C3 and C7 vertebrae]

Between January 1983 and December 1987, 121 patients who sustained a cervical spine injury were treated at the Neurosurgical Department of Ospedali Riuniti Bergamo. In 55 patients the segment between C3 and C7 was involved. Different techniques and results in the management of these lesions are discussed.