Transoral screw and wire fixation for unstable anterior ½ atlas fracture

Study Design: Atlas fractures are evaluated according to the fracture type and ligamentous injury. External immobilization may result in fracture nonunion. Objective: The ideal treatment method for non-stabilized atlas fractures is limited fixation without restricting the range of motion of the atla...

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Main Authors: Semih Keskil, Murat Göksel, Ulas Yüksel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2017;volume=8;issue=4;spage=364;epage=368;aulast=Keskil