Management of Unstable C1 Fractures Involving the Lateral Mass: Posterior C1-C2 Screw-Rod Fixation and Fusion

Xiaobao Zou; Haozhi Yang; Chenfu Deng; Junlin Chen; Rencai Ma; Xiangyang Ma; Hong Xia

doi:10.12659/MSM.938600

17 May 2023: Clinical Research

Management of Unstable C1 Fractures Involving the Lateral Mass: Posterior C1–C2 Screw-Rod Fixation and Fusion

Xiaobao Zou ^BDE , Haozhi Yang ^BC , Chenfu Deng ^CF , Junlin Chen ^BF , Rencai Ma ^CF , Xiangyang Ma ^AG* , Hong Xia ^A*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.938600

Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e938600

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Figure 2 The same patient underwent posterior C1–C2 screw-rod fixation and fusion. (A, B) Postoperative cervical lateral and mouth-open X-rays revealed optimal sequence and position of internal fixation. (C) CT scan revealed correct placement of pedicle screws. (D) Postoperative MRI showed no damage to the spinal cord.

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Management of Unstable C1 Fractures Involving the Lateral Mass: Posterior C1–C2 Screw-Rod Fixation and Fusion

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