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.”
Read other coverage on spine surgery:
– Study: Rotating Rod Effective for Spine Surgery Technique
– Hybrid Growing Rods May Decrease Complication Rate Among Young Spine Surgery Patients
– Study Examines Factors in Reducing Complications for Scoliosis
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