Comparison of Two Posterior Minimally Invasive Approaches for Odontoid Fractures: Midline Nuchal Ligament Approach vs. Paramedian Muscle‐Splitting Approach
Both the MNLA and the PMSA demonstrated favorable clinical outcomes for the treatment of odontoid fractures. However, compared with the PMSA, the MNLA, using the spinous process of C2 and the OCI as anatomical landmarks, offers advantages of the stability of the surgical procedure, easy exposure, and reduced iatrogenic damage to the cervical posterior muscles and GON.
Authors
- Xuhua Lu
- Liang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5247-6727)
- Yang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7899-4656)
- Yijin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2018-3126)
- Youcai Qiu
Institutions
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital (CN)
- People's Liberation Army 401 Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/os.70213
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00