Internal fixation for occipito-cervical fusion
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Occipito-cervical fusion. Indications, technique and results.
Fusion ofthe occiput to the upper cervical spine is an uncommon but important operation as it is the only means ofpermanently stabilising the interveningjoints. Instability ofthe atlas or axis on the remainder of the cervical spine is dangerous, and if it progresses to subluxation or dislocation there is a risk of damage to the medulla, spinal cord and nerve roots. Fusion may be required for pr...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0301-620X,2044-5377
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.70b5.3192565