Transarticular screw fixation in bilateral traumatic facet dislocation of C6-7 vertebral level: A case report

Er U., ŞİMŞEK S., Yiǧitkanli K., Bavbek M.

Turkish Neurosurgery, cilt.16, sa.1, ss.44-47, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Neurosurgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.44-47
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bilateral facet dislocations, Cervical traumatic dislocations, Stabilization of cervical spine, Transarticular screw fixation
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Bilateral facet dislocations at subaxial levels in a flexion-distraction type trauma are three-column injuries. Early reduction of the locked facets and decompression is critical in preventing progressive secondary spinal cord injury. We present a case of traumatic bilateral facet dislocations treated with transarticular screw fixation. Transarticular screw insertion at the subaxial levels of the cervical spine can be performed safely and easily. The biomechanical strength is adequate.