Rigid Internal Fixation for Traumatic Cranio-Cervical Dissociation in Infants and Young Children

Conclusion. Children who survive tCCD may regain function after stabilization. Rigid internal rod and screw fixation in infants and young children safely provided long-term stability. We advocate using C2 translaminar screws to exploit the favorable anatomy of pediatric lamina to minimize the risks of occipitocervical (OC) instrumentation. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CERVICAL SPINE Source Type: research