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Guo Q, Wu Y, Zhang M, Chen F, Wang H, Wu J, Lu X, Ni B. Sagittal Reconstruction of the Atlantoaxial Lateral Mass Complex with an Intra-Articular Cage Fusion Technique for Degenerative Atlantoaxial Instability. World Neurosurg 2023; 175:e129-e133. [PMID: 36921711 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of sagittal reconstruction of the atlantoaxial lateral mass complex using a modified intra-articular cage fusion technique for treating degenerative atlantoaxial instability. METHODS Data from 15 patients with degenerative atlantoaxial instability were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent posterior reduction and intra-articular fusion with a cage filled with local autologous bone. Atlantodental interval values on plain radiography in flexion before and after surgery were recorded. Bone fusion was evaluated on computed tomography reconstruction, and bone fusion time was recorded. Lateral atlantoaxial joint space height before and after surgery was measured on coronal computed tomography reconstruction. Japanese Orthopaedic Association score and visual analog scale score for neck pain before surgery and at final follow-up were compared. RESULTS Mean follow-up time was 40.7 ± 13.4 months. All patients achieved good reduction and solid bone fusion at follow-up. Mean fusion time was 4.4 ± 1.1 months. Atlantodental interval decreased from 8.6 ± 1.5 mm preoperatively to 1.9 ± 0.5 mm at final follow-up (P < 0.05). Lateral atlantoaxial joint space height significantly improved from 1.7 ± 0.5 mm preoperatively to 4.7 ± 0.3 mm at final follow-up (P < 0.05). Japanese Orthopaedic Association score significantly improved from 14.9 ± 1.5 preoperatively to 16.7 ± 0.6 at final follow-up (P < 0.05). Visual analog scale score for neck pain markedly decreased from 4.5 ± 1.8 preoperatively to 0.5 ± 0.6 at final follow-up (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Posterior reduction and intra-articular cage fusion with a C2 nerve root preservation technique is effective in treatment of degenerative atlantoaxial instability. Satisfactory reconstruction of the sagittal alignment and the height of atlantoaxial complex can be achieved.
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- Qunfeng Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunshan First People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Kunshan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation, Jing'an Zhabei Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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Chen J, Cen J, Ma T, Du Y, Liang T, Liao S, Yu C, Sun X, Li J, Jiang J, Chen T, Li H, Chen W, Ye Z, Yao Y, Guo H, Zhan X, Liu C. Feasibility of 3.5mm C2 pedicle screws in children: Part II, a computerized tomography analysis. Clin Anat 2022; 35:347-353. [PMID: 35088448 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND There have been no studies with large sample sizes on growth of the pedicle of C2 in children. In the present study we measured the pedicle of C2 through computed tomography (CT) imaging in children aged less than 14 years and evaluated the suitability of the 3.5-mm screw for the pedicle in such children. METHODS The study was conducted on CT morphometric images of 420 children in our hospital between June 2018 and June 2020. The width (D1), length (D2), height (D3), inclination angle (α), and tail angle (β) of the C2 pedicle were measured. One-way analysis of variance and Student's t test were used for statistical analyses. The least-square method was used to analyze the curve fitting the trend of anatomical change in the pedicle. The largest degree of goodness of fit determined the best-fitting curve. RESULTS The size of the pedicle of C2 increased with age. The median ranges of D1, D2, D3, α, and β were 3.312-5.431 mm, 11.732-23.645 mm, 3.597-8.038 mm, 32.583°-36.640°, and 24.867°-31.567°, respectively. The curves fitting the trends of D1 and D3 were power functions, whereas D2 was fitted by a logarithmic curve. However, no curve fitted α or β. CONCLUSION A 3.5-mm screw can be placed in the pedicle of C2 in children aged more than one year. The growth and development trend of this pedicle can provide an anatomical reference for deciding on posterior cervical surgery and for selecting and designing pedicle screws for children.
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- Jiarui Chen
- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Ward, Yulin Orthopedic Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Spine and Osteopathy Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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Su ML, Liu ZH, Tu PH, Huang YC. Dynamic cervical flexion/extension atlantodental interval and functional outcome of the Harms technique for posterior C1/2 fixation: A retrospective analysis of 16 atlantoaxial subluxation cases in a tertiary medical center. Neurochirurgie 2021; 68:168-174. [PMID: 34774580 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the atlantodental interval (ADI) on dynamic flexion/extension cervical radiographs and functional outcomes of posterior spinal fixation by the Harms technique for atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS). Dynamic flexion/extension on cervical radiographs is a standard assessment for evaluation of C1/2 instability in AAS patients. Most studies focused on postoperative ADI and functional outcome, including pain and fusion rate; only few studies compared dynamic ADI change pre- to post-operatively. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospectively, we reviewed the medical records of 16 patients who underwent posterior spinal fixation in our center from 2018 to 2019. We used dynamic cervical flexion/extension radiographs to assess the pre- to postoperative change at 12 months in ADI of flexion (ADIf), ADI of extension (ADIe), ADI between flexion/extension (ADIΔ), C1/2 fusion rate and functional outcomes measured by the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale (mJOA scale). Postoperative CT at 3∼12 months assessed screw positioning on the Gertzbein and Robbins classification. RESULTS In the 16 patients included in this study, ADIf, ADIe and ADIΔ were significantly reduced, from respectively 8.0mm, 5.0mm and 3.0mm preoperatively to 4.6mm, 3.8mm and 0.8mm at 12 months' follow-up. The fusion rate was 81% and the mJOA score recovery rate was 34.9±14.7%. Although the screw malposition rate was higher than in other studies in C1(10%) and C2(20%), there were no new neurologic deficits or worsening of symptoms at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The ADIΔ showed significant reduction, showing that the Harms technique of posterior spinal fixation can effective in maintaining the stability of the atlantoaxial joint and improving functional outcome.
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- M-L Su
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Craniocervical injuries (CCJs) account for 10% to 30% of all cervical spine trauma. An increasing number of patients are surviving these injuries due to advancements in automobile technology, resuscitation techniques, and diagnostic modalities. The leading injury mechanisms are motor vehicle crashes, falls from height, and sports-related events. Current treatment with urgent rigid posterior fixation of the occiput to the cervical spine has resulted in a substantial reduction in management delays expedites treatment of CCJ injuries. Within CCJ injuries, there is a spectrum of instability, ranging from isolated nondisplaced occipital condyle fractures treated nonoperatively to highly unstable injuries with severely distracted craniocervical dissociation. Despite the evolution of understanding and improvement in the management of cases regarding catastrophic failure to diagnose, subsequent neurologic deterioration still occurs even in experienced trauma centers. The purpose of this article is to review the injuries that occur at the CCJ with the accompanying anatomy, presentation, imaging, classification, management, and outcomes.
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- Catherine Olinger
- Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 908 Jefferson Street, Fifth Floor, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Spine Fellowship Program, University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 908 Jefferson Street, Fifth Floor, Seattle, WA, USA
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Han Z, Ni B. In Reply: C2 Pedicle Screws Combined With C1 Laminar Hooks for Reducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation: An Ideal Salvage Technique for C1-C2 Pedicle Screws. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 20:E167. [PMID: 33305803 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Zhao Han
- Department of Orthopedics Changzheng Hospital The Second Military Medical University Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Changzheng Hospital The Second Military Medical University Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Shrivastava A, Chouksey P, Raj S, Prakash S, Agrawal A. Letter: C2 Pedicle Screws Combined With C1 Laminar Hooks for Reducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation: An Ideal Salvage Technique for C1-C2 Pedicle Screws. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 20:E165-E166. [PMID: 33313894 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Adesh Shrivastava
- Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, India
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