Is anterior release and cervical traction necessary for the treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation? A systematic review and meta-analysis

European spine journal: official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

Jian Guan¹  Zan Chen² 

[1] Capital Medical University;Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

关键词: Irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation;    Anterior release;    Posterior fusion;    Outcomes;    Meta-analysis;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s00586-018-5563-7

学科分类：骨科学

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

PurposeTo compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD) treated with posterior fusion after anterior release and direct posterior reduction of the dislocation.

【 授权许可】

CC BY