J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1983 Dec;12(4):745-750.
Transoral Fusion of Atlanto-axial Dislocation
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- The transoral approach to the upper cervical spine is an established but little used route. We have reported a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation which was successfully treated by transoral fusion. Operative preparation, technique applications of the procedure are discussed.