Abstract
A technique is described of using autologous occipital bone for posterior atlantoaxial fusions. The advantages include the ease of harvest, the lack of postoperative discomfort, and the suitability of occipital bone for the fusion.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery
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Atlanto-Axial Joint / injuries
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Atlanto-Axial Joint / surgery*
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Bone Transplantation / methods*
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Bone Wires
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Joint Instability / etiology
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Joint Instability / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Reoperation
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Spinal Fractures / surgery
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Spinal Fusion / methods*