Study: Atlantoxial Fixation Can Be Reliable for Treating Pediatric Instability

Fixation of the atlantoaxial articulation using bilateral C1-C2 transarticular screws and C1 laminar hooks could be a reliable technique for treating pediatric atlantoaxial instability, according to an article published in Spine.

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Five pediatric patients with atlantoaxial instability underwent the atlantoxial fixation and underwent an evaluation after two years. The follow-ups indicated a stable arthrodesis, and patients reported clinical relief from the symptoms.

Read the abstract for “Bilateral Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screws and Atlas Laminar Hooks Fixation for Pediatric Atlantoaxial Instability.”

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