Odontoid fractures represent one of the most common and controversial injury types
affecting the cervical spine, being associated with a high incidence of nonunion, morbidity …

Objective The main purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the
incidence of implant-associated complications and fusion rates for the Goel-Harms …

Objective Traumatic injuries, degenerative/rheumatologic conditions, tumors, or infections of
the upper cervical spine may in certain circumstances require surgical stabilization. C1 …

Background and Objectives: Posterior C1–C2 fixation, with trans-articular screws (TAS) or
screw-rod-construct (SRC), is the main surgical technique for atlantoaxial instability, and can …

Objective The technique of distraction, compression, extension, and reduction (DCER) is
effective to reduce, realign, and relieve cranio-spinal compression through posterior only …

Introduction Posterior fusion of traumatic odontoid fractures by C1 lateral mass and C2
isthmic screws (modified Harms–Goel technique) is a viable alternative to transarticular …

Background Atlantoaxial instability is mainly caused by trauma. C2 nerve is usually needed
to be sacrificed for adequate exposure of the lateral mass and screw insertion. Objectives …

Introduction Three types of C1 fracture have been described, according to location: type 1
(anterior or posterior arc), type 2 (Jefferson: anterior and posterior arc), and type 3 (lateral …

Objective: Type II odontoid fractures need surgical stabilization for disabling neck pain and
instability. Anterior odontoid screw fixation is a well-known technique. However, certain …

Background Type II odontoid fractures are known to have low fusion rates following
conservative management with a hard collar. However, most patients are elderly with …