Rigid Fixation Improves Outcomes of Spinal Fusion for C1-C2 Instability in Children with Skeletal Dysplasias
: Helenius I, Crawford H, Sponseller PD, Odent T, Bernstein RM, Stans AA, Hedequist D, Phillips JH
Publisher: JOURNAL BONE JOINT SURGERY INC
: 2015
: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume
: JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
: J BONE JOINT SURG AM
: 97A
: 3
: 232
: 240
: 9
: 0021-9355
: 1535-1386
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.N.00503
Conclusions: The nonunion rate is relatively high after patients undergo spinal fusion for C1-C2 instability with nonrigid instrumentation, even if a halo-body jacket is applied. Rigid fixation with screws and rods improves fusion rates.