Minimally invasive posterior percutaneous transarticular C1 –C2 screws: how I do it

We present a 69-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with a C2 Odontoid fracture type III and primarily treated with conservative treatment and collar. During first 2  weeks of follow-up, the patient developed cervical pain associated with C1–C2 instability. A minimally invasive posterior C1–C2 transarticular screw instrumentation with a percutaneus approach was performed.Results and conclusionMinimally invasive approach with tubular transmuscular approach for C1 –C2 transarticular screws instrumentation is safe and effective for C1–C2 instability.

Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - August 13, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research