Immediate anterior open reduction and plate fixation in the management of lower cervical dislocation with facet
Yuwei Li1, Peng Zhou1, Wei Cui1
1Department of Spine Surgery, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe Medical College, Luohe, 462000, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
Lower cervical dislocation with facet interlocking is one of the most drastic injuries to the cervical spine. The early reduction is thought critical in preventing progressive secondary spinal cord injury. The authors report a new surgical procedure in the management of lower cervical dislocation with facet interlocking. A total of twenty-one cases received immediate single-staged anterior open reduction, realignment and plate fixation under general anesthesia. After the procedures, most cases exhibited improved neurological function. All patients showed stable fusion at 1-year follow-up. Loss of spinal alignment or kyphotic deformity was not found in any case. Hardware failure including screw loosening or penetrating was not observed. In conclusion, the immediate anterior open reduction and plate fixation is a safe and effective procedure in the management of lower cervical dislocation with facet interlocking.
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