Atlanto-Axial Fusion

05/15/2002 - "Transoral removal of the extradural mass combined with a dorsal atlantoaxial fusion was performed using a titanium frame with sublaminar cable wiring. "
10/15/2009 - "There have been few studies about atlantoaxial fusion rate and advantages for titanium mesh cage from comparison with AIBG in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. "
03/01/2003 - "The purpose of this case study is to describe an unusual case of fatigue failure of a titanium cable used to aid in atlantoaxial fusion for the treatment of rotatory atlantoaxial instability. "

08/01/2021 - "Atlantoaxial instability managed with atlantoaxial fusion, retroodontoid pannus with neural element compression is managed with posterior decompression and atlantoaxial fusion or occipitocervical fusion. "
07/06/2020 - "Applying the same load conditions to the atlantoaxial complex along different directions in the established finite element models of the three types of atlantoaxial fusion modes, the immediate stability of the new AATS is similar with Atlantoaxial posterior pedicle screw fixation.They"
04/01/2016 - "The aim of this study was to determine the biomechanical differences between atlantoaxial fusion cage combined with transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate fixation (TARP + Cage, modified TARP technique) and that combined with C1 lateral mass screw and C2 pedicle screw fixation (C1LS + C2PS + Cage, modified Goel technique) in the treatment of basilar invagination (BI) by finite element analysis. "

09/22/2015 - "To prevent potential disadvantages related to TARP fixation, a novel transoral atlantoaxial fusion cage with integrated plate (Cage + Plate) device for stabilization of the C1-C2 segment is designed. "
04/01/2016 - "The aim of this study was to determine the biomechanical differences between atlantoaxial fusion cage combined with transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate fixation (TARP + Cage, modified TARP technique) and that combined with C1 lateral mass screw and C2 pedicle screw fixation (C1LS + C2PS + Cage, modified Goel technique) in the treatment of basilar invagination (BI) by finite element analysis. "

05/24/2016 - "The treatment of anterior retropharyngeal debridement combine with atlantoaxial fusion, and local anti-tuberculosis drug using intraoperative, not only could obtain reliable clinical efficacy, completly removal of lesions, but also obtain strong stability, which plays an important role in the treatment of atlantoaxial Tuberculosis."
01/01/2016 - "Conclusions: The treatment of posterior debridement combine with atlantoaxial fusion, and structure grafting and local anti-Tuberculosis drug using intraoperative, not only could obtain reliable clinical efficacy, completely removal of lesions, but also obtain strong stability, which plays an important role in the treatment of cervical tuberculosis."

07/01/2022 - "In this report, we describe the rare case of vertebral osteomyelitis complicated by atlantoaxial instability, requiring both antibiotics and atlantoaxial fusion. "
01/01/1992 - "Appropriate antibiotics, transoral evacuation of the pus and subsequent posterior atlanto-axial fusion were associated with a full recovery."

03/01/2019 - "Use of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 at the C1-C2 Lateral Articulation without Posterior Structural Bone Graft in Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion in Adult Patients."

04/01/2018 - "Eighteen patients who underwent atlantoaxial fusion with OH-XLs (X-group), and 17 age and sex-matched patients without OH-XLs (NX-group) were compared. "

09/01/2018 - "Analysis of biomechanical data suggested that all three techniques could likely achieve similar rates of atlantoaxial fusion when submitted to physiological loads but also that cemented constructs were less prone to failure compared with TSF. "

01/01/2021 - "Positive results of atlantoaxial fusion have been reported in the literature, but there are no studies including the results of atlantoaxial fusion as the second treatment in patients in whom classical decompression failed. "
11/21/2022 - "This study included 69 patients who underwent upper cervical spine surgery, including atlantoaxial fusion, occipitocervical fusion, or decompression. "
07/01/2023 - "Additionally, whether additional foramen magnum decompression (FMD) is needed together with atlantoaxial fusion remains controversial. "
01/01/2018 - "In all mobile AAD cases, decompression of the brainstem and restoration of the normal anatomical relationships in the CVR were achieved by dislocation correction and atlanto-axial fusion performed from the posterior approach, avoiding transoral interventions. "
01/01/2022 - "We speculate changes in cerebrospinal pressure due to spinal anesthesia-induced NPH-like symptoms, which were improved by indirect spinal decompression by atlantoaxial reduction with atlantoaxial fusion."

10/01/2015 - "The C1-C2 transarticular screw technique may remain the gold standard for atlantoaxial fusion, whereas screw-rod systems, especially the C1 pedicle screw combined with C2 pedicle/pars screw fixation, have become the most popular fixation techniques. "
05/01/2014 - "The purpose of this study was to compare the radiological and neurological outcomes between two atlantoaxial fusion method for atlantoaxial stabilization; C1 lateral mass-C2 pedicle screws (screw-rod constructs, SRC) versus C1-2 transarticular screws (TAS). "
02/01/2023 - "The patient underwent atlantoaxial fusion using C1 lateral mass screws and C2 pedicle screws with the assistance of the halo vest. "
11/11/2022 - "Radiological evaluation of atlantoaxial fusion using C2 translaminar screws and C2 pedicle screws: Does the screw halo sign imply fusion failure?"
01/01/2022 - "To compare the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of robotic assistance (RA) and conventional fluoroscopy guidance for the placement of C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screws in posterior atlantoaxial fusion. "

09/01/2020 - "We demonstrate a novel technique for C1-2 arthrodesis that is a safe and effective option for atlantoaxial fusion."
06/01/2017 - "Although SAA was maintained after atlanto-axial arthrodesis in RA-AAS patients, 12 of 25 patients (48%) with AAS developed SAS after atlanto-axial fusion. "
10/01/2023 - "Operations described included posterior fossa decompression (PFD), transoral (TO) decompression, and posterior arthrodesis with either occipitocervical fusion (OCF) or atlantoaxial fusion. "
12/01/2022 - "To identify the ideal entry point for pediatric C2 pedicle screw and to obtain parameters of it for the indication of pediatric atlantoaxial fusion arthrodesis. "
07/01/1991 - "Surgical treatment for cervical myelopathy in os odontoideum with posterior instability is suggested as follows: in the absence of canal stenosis of the atlas (Group IIIA), atlantoaxial fusion in a reduced position is indicated; when associated with canal stenosis of the atlas (Group IIIB), laminectomy of the atlas followed by occiput-to-C2 arthrodesis is indispensable."

01/01/2022 - "We speculate changes in cerebrospinal pressure due to spinal anesthesia-induced NPH-like symptoms, which were improved by indirect spinal decompression by atlantoaxial reduction with atlantoaxial fusion."

04/01/2017 - "Bone Grafting of Atlantoaxial Joints and Occipitocervical or Atlantoaxial Fusion for the Reduction and Fixation of Basilar Invagination with Atlantoaxial Dislocation by a Posterior Approach: A Preliminary Study."
01/01/2017 - "Because traditional screw-placement was not feasible, we performed a unique atlantoaxial fusion utilizing a C2 transverse foramen-penetrating screw with iliac bone grafting performed under neuronavigation. "
08/01/1976 - "In the performance of atlanto-axial fusion, the technique of bone grafting and the use of thick wires need emphasis."
12/06/2020 - "Compared with laminectomy and occipitocervical fusion, it retains more cervical range of motion, has a smaller incision and provides an adequate bone grafting space for atlantoaxial fusion."
10/01/2022 - "Single-door laminoplasty combined with atlantoaxial fusion not only provides enough space for decompression but also offers intact arch for bone grafting, suggesting that it might provide a more feasible method for the correction of symptomatic atlas canal stenosis."