Computer-assisted navigation of anterior odontoid screw fixation for type II odontoid fracture: case report and practical positioning technique
CT navigation for AOSF is not yet widely adopted for the treatment of type 2 odontoid fractures due to inherent risks of fracture displacement, navigational inaccuracy, and iatrogenic injury. The off-label use of a pressure infusion bag for cervical stabilization offers a practical and cost-effective solution to enhance surgical precision. While further research is needed to compare the efficacy and radiation exposure of navigation-guided versus fluoroscopy-assisted AOSF, our report demonstrates that a safe and optimal outcome can be achieved using navigation-guided techniques.
Authors
- Rakesh Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2726-181X)
- Mohammed A. Yassin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0030-1906)
- Osama N. Kashlan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0088-3912)
- Ilyas Aleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4818-8578)
- Davin C. Gong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7532-0346)
Institutions
- NewYork–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Spine Surgery
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/jss-24-46
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57