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An algorithm for the management of posttraumatic cervical spondyloptosis
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An algorithm for the management of posttraumatic cervical spondyloptosis

Nader S Dahdaleh, Brian J Dlouhy, Jeremy D.W Greenlee, Wendy R.K Smoker and Patrick W Hitchon
Journal of clinical neuroscience, Vol.20(7), pp.951-957
07/2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2012.08.008
PMID: 23702373

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Abstract

Posttraumatic cervical spondyloptosis is the most severe form of fracture dislocation. Since its occurrence is uncommon, there is no consensus on its surgical management. Detailed description of five patients who were successfully managed through one approach (posterior or anterior) is presented, a review of the current literature is reported, and biomechanics is provided. An algorithm for the treatment of cervical spondyloptosis is then proposed.
Algorithm Trauma Cervical fracture dislocation Cervical spondyloptosis

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