J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1983 Dec;12(4):745-750.

Transoral Fusion of Atlanto-axial Dislocation

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The transoral approach to the upper cervical spine is an established but little used route. We have reported a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation which was successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique applications of the procedure are discussed.

Keyword

Transoral fusion; Atlanto-axial dislocation; Microsurgery; High speed air dril

MeSH Terms

Dislocations*
Microsurgery
Spine
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