The researchers examined a surgical technique to spare the axial occipital joints by rotating rods in polyaxial C1, C3 lateral mass and C2 pars screws, functioning as a lever analogue. Of the three procedures examined, dislocations were reduced completely without any deterioration of neurologic signs.
Cervical myelopathic symptoms recovered soon after the operation and patients returned to their normal work and activities. The technique spared the occipital-C1 motion.
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