J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1991 Sep;20(9):740-747.

Posterior Stabilization with Interlaminar Clamps in Unstable Cervical Spine Injures

• Song CK
• Yang EJ
• Jang SJ

Abstract

Conventional methods for stabilization of unstable cervical spines caused by flexion injury are sublaminar wiring and palte and screw fixation. These methods, however, carry the risk of damage to the cervical cord and or vertebral artery. We have used interlaminar clamps for the stabilization of sixteen cases of unstable cervical spine, including for cases of odontoid process fracture. There was suecessful fusion in all cases, no slippage of clamp and no deterioration of neurological function. Advantages of this method include the fact the there is no need for bone graft and that it is technically easy and inexpensive. Good stabilization allows early ambulation and so prevents complications such as pneumonia and decubitus ulcer.

Keyword

Unstable cervical spine; Interlaminar clamps; Odontoid process fractrue

MeSH Terms

Early Ambulation
Odontoid Process
Pneumonia
Pressure Ulcer
Spine*
Transplants
Vertebral Artery