FAN Ling, PAN Xian-ming, DENG Shao-lin, et al. Direct anterior fixation of odontoid fractures with hollow screw. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 36(8):967-969(2011)
FAN Ling, PAN Xian-ming, DENG Shao-lin, et al. Direct anterior fixation of odontoid fractures with hollow screw. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 36(8):967-969(2011) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2011.08.025.
Direct anterior fixation of odontoid fractures with hollow screw
Objective:To evaluate the application and efficacy of direct anterior fixation of odontoid fractures with hollow screw.Methods:Eighteen patients with odontoid fractures
13 males and 5 females
and 11 with type Ⅱ fractures and 7 with type Ⅲ fractures
including 5 cases with shallow type Ⅲ fractures
according to Anderson’s classification system
underwent percutaneous anterior odontoid screw fixation with one screw plant.The clinical examinations were carried out to observe the therapeutic effects through the follow-up.Results:The patients were followed up for 9 months(6~24 months).Fracture union was noted in all patients.There was no sign of rupture
loosing or falling of the hollowscrew.Previous symptoms disappeared completely in 15 cases.A majority of the patients resumed an excellent cervical motion.Conclusion:This method is a prevalent method with the advantages of convenient procedure
less injury and complication
rapid recovery
and a strong inner fixation.In this way
the patients can resume the most excellent cervical motion.