Case: An 86-year-old woman suffered from dropped head syndrome (DHS). As she was not willing to undergo fusion surgery, we proposed a novel nuchal ligament reconstruction surgery, which is not a direct correction of the malalignment but rather a recovery of the function of extensor muscles under local anesthesia. Twelve months after surgery, the patient remains satisfied and is able to maintain a horizontal gaze.
Conclusion: This is the first report regarding a less invasive nuchal ligament reconstruction surgery successfully performed for DHS.
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