J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2004 Jun;35(6):618-621.
Posterior Short Segment Fixation and Fusion in a Displaced Hangman's Fracture
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea. nslsw@vincent.cuk.ac.kr
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Although most cases of C2 traumatic spondylolisthesis, a so called Hangman's fracture, can be managed by a closed reduction and immobilization, surgery should be considered in the cases of non-reducible fractures or a recurrent subluxation. This report details our recent experience with the surgical treatment of a Type II Hangman's fracture after an unsuccessful closed reduction. Advantage and the technique of the posterior short segment fixation are discussed.
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