不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

不稳定Hangman骨折的手术治疗

Objective To investigate the clinical effects of pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of unstable Hangman fractures. Methods From October 2001 to April 2006, 15 patients with the unstable Hangman fractures were treated by the pedicle screw fixation after skull traction and reduction through posterior cervical approach. By Levine-Edwards classification, there were 3 cases of Ⅱ type, 4 cases of ⅡA type, 8 cases of Ⅲ type. Results The mean follow-up time was 17 (3 to 30) months. Six cases of Grade D by Frankel classification recovered to Grade E. Postoperative X-rays revealed bony union in all cases. No screw loosening or obvious functional limitation of the cervical vertebrae was found. In the cases of incomplete reduction, C2, 3 fixation was performed for patients without severe dislocation, and additional CA fixation with lateral mass screw was supplemented for patients with serere dislocation. Conclusion Posterior pedicle screw fixation of C2,3 or C2-4 is an effective and safe method for treating the unstable Hangman fractures.     

Posterior fixation and fusion with atlas pedicle screw system for upper cervical diseases

Objective： To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of atlas pedicle screws system fixation and fusion for the treatment of upper cervical diseases.
Methods： Twenty-three consecutive patients with upper cervical disorders requiring stabilization, including 19 cases of atlantoaxial dislocation （4 congenital odontoid disconnections, 6 old odontoid fractures, 4 fresh odontoid fractures of Aderson Ⅱ C, 3 ruptures of the C1 transverse ligament, and 2 fractures of C1）, 2 cases of C2 tumor （instability after the resection of the tumors）, and 2 giant neurilemomas of C2-C3（instability after resection of the tumors）, were treated by posterior fixation and fusion with the atlas pedicle screw system, in which the screws were inserted through the posterior arch of C1. The operative time, bleeding volume and complications were reported. All patients were immobilized without external fixation or with rigid cervical collars for 1-3 months. All patients were followed up and evaluated with radiographs and CT.
Results： In the 23 patients, 46 C1 pedicle screws, 42 C2 pedicle screws and 6 lower cervical lateral mass screws and 2 lower cervical pedicle screws were placed. The mean operative time and bleeding volume was 2.7 hours and 490 ml respectively. No intraoperative complications were directly related to surgical technique. No neurological, vascular or infective complications were encountered. All patients were followed up for 3-36 months （average 15 months）. Firm bony fusion was documented in all patients after 3-6 months. One patient with atlas fracture showed anterior occipitocervical fusion. There was no implant failure. Conclusions： Posterior fixation and fusion of the atlas pedicle screw system is feasible and safe for the treatment of upper cervical diseases, and may be applicable to a larger number of patients.     

A Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation in adults

Objective：Fracture of either radius or ulna with a dislocation either at the proximal or distal radioulnar joint （DRUJ） is not a common injury and is inherently unstable.Here we report a case series,with both-bone forearm fractures associated with dislocation of DRUJ,as a Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation,and try to analyze this injury pattern.Methods：The study was based on 6 patients having Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation of different age （20 to 45 years）.All fractures were closed type.Two fractures involved the same level and three fractures were at different levels of radius and ulna shaft.After thorough examination and investigations they were treated with limited contact dynamic compression plate without additional fixation for DRUJ.Results：All cases were followed up for 24 weeks.The maximum incidence occurred in age group between 31 and 40 years.All the fractures of both radius and ulna were united in average time of 12 weeks.Range of motion of wrist and elbow,supination and pronation at final follow-up were normal.There was no subsequent re-subluxation or dislocation of the DRUJ in any of the cases.Conclusion：Galeazzi variant in adult is a new undescribed pattern of forearm with wrist injury.Stable open reduction and internal fixation of both-bone forearm fractures is mandatory,followed by 3 to 4 weeks of immobilization in a cast for the healing of disrupted DRUJ.