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

PublisherJOURNAL 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

DOIhttps://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.




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