Navigated Osteosynthesis for Unstable Atlas Fractures: Technical Note and Case Series
Atlas osteosynthesis is an attractive motion-preserving approach to the treatment of unstable atlas fractures, avoiding the morbidity of atlantoaxial fusion. Classically reserved for Jefferson fractures with Dickman type II transverse ligament injury, atlas osteosynthesis may also be a viable option for type I transverse ligament injuries. Intraoperative navigation can be particularly useful for screw placement in the setting of traumatically distorted anatomy with lateral mass displacement.
Authors
- Connor A. Wathen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8291-7741)
- Andrea L.C. Schneider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0026-5052)
- Zarina S. Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9048-0487)
- Yohannes Ghenbot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4382-9372)
- John D. Arena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4322-4472)
- James M. Schuster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3983-5219)
- H Isaac Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5188-2283)
- Dmitriy Petrov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5908-0653)
- Samuel B. Tomlinson
Institutions
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.11.107
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72