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Methylmethacrylate stabilization of the cervical spine
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Methylmethacrylate provides excellent relief for cervical spine instability in patients with cancer, fractures, or arthritis. Long-term follow-up showed no major complications from this surgical fixation material.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Cervical spine instability necessitates surgical intervention.
- Methylmethacrylate is an occasional adjunct in surgical fixation procedures.
- Various conditions, including malignancy, fractures, and inflammatory arthritis, can cause cervical instability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of methylmethacrylate in surgical fixation for cervical spine instability.
- To assess long-term outcomes in patients undergoing this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis.
- Inclusion of patients with diverse etiologies of cervical instability (malignancy, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
- Four-year follow-up of surviving patients.
Main Results:
- Excellent relief of cervical spine instability was observed in survivors.
- No complications directly attributed to methylmethacrylate were reported, with one asymptomatic fracture of the material.
Conclusions:
- Methylmethacrylate is a safe and effective option for surgical fixation in managing cervical spine instability.
- The material demonstrates durable performance with minimal adverse events in the long term.