Report of two cases of high cervical injury: an adequate functional result with timely surgical management
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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
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Antonio Sosa-Nájera1, Abrahan A Tafur-Grandett2, Alejandro Ceja-Espinosa1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Grupo Neurológico de Alta Especialidad, Hospital Ángeles Morelia, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.
Introduction:
Odontoid fractures correspond to 9-15% of cervical spine fractures. Atlas fracture is rare (3-13%)8.
Case Presentation:
Male with Anderson and D´Alonzo Type II Odontoid fracture with unstable fragment treated with occipitocervical fixation with occipital plate, C2-C3 transfacet screws; Female with type E Jefferson fracture + anterolateral atloaxial dislocation, treated with occipitocervical fixation, C2-C3-C4 transfacet screws.
Discussion:
Anderson and D'Alonzo Type II fractures and Jefferson type E fractures are a surgical emergency due to instability and neurological deficit.
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