Seminars in Neurosurgery 2002; 13(2): 191-198
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35816
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Occipitocervical Fusion: Indications and Techniques

Ricardo Cortez1 , Christopher G. Paramore1,2 , Richard M. Toselli1
  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • 2private practice, Mooresville, North Carolina
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Publikationsdatum:
28. November 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The craniocervical junction can be affected by a wide array of disease processes. Surgical options to treat craniocervical instability are similarly diverse. Several constructs have been developed over the years, ranging from simple onlay bone grafts to more complex constructs using a variety of rods, plates, and screws. This article reviews the several different constructs currently available for occipitocervical fusion. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of construct are discussed. The type of construct used will depend on the specific disease process and the experience and preferences of the surgeon.

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