Direct osteosynthesis to treat traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis. Case report and literature review

Keywords: Traumatic spondylolisthesis, direct osteosynthesis, axis fracture.

Abstract

Traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis accounts for 5% of all cervical spine fractures and is defined as a pars interarticularis fracture in the second cervical vertebra. Its mechanism usually involves hyperextension forces. The most important aspects related to prognosis and treatment are C2-C3 disk injury, neurological involvement, facetary dislocation and displacement. As regards the conservative or surgical management in non-displaced patterns, surgical management could result in an early recovery; however, there are good results with halo vest immobilization. We present a case with C2 direct screw osteosynthesis through a posterior approach in a patient who refused conservative treatment.

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Published
2016-08-31
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