颅颈交界区后路螺钉内固定

目的 报告C2椎弓根螺钉结合C1侧块或枕骨螺钉用于颅颈交界区后路内固定的解剖研究及临床应用结果.方法 福尔马林固定的头颈标本4个,根据解剖标志分别植入C2椎弓根及C1侧块螺钉,然后行CT扫描及重建,观察螺钉位置.2004年5月至2007年1月,利用C2椎弓根一C1侧块/枕骨螺钉内同定9例病人,男4例,女5例,年龄12～68岁,平均38岁;各种原因引起的C1～C2半脱位6例,因颅底凹陷经口腔齿状突切除后1例,斜坡脊索瘤经口腔切除手术前2例;采用C2椎弓根-C1侧块螺钉技术4例,C2椎弓根一枕骨螺钉技术5例,手术后均行CT扫描观察螺钉位置.结果 手术中直接显露C2椎弓根内上缘,并以此确立进钉方向,在椎弓根峡部后缘确定进钉点,可保证C2椎弓根螺钉的安全植入;直接显露C1侧块后正中确立进钉点,可避免螺钉植入过程中的椎动脉损伤.9例病人中,手术后CT复查有2例病人两颗螺钉穿破骨皮质,但末造成血管及神经的压迫,其余螺钉位置均较好;随访4-32个月,1例临床症状较术前无变化,其余8例均改善.结论 C2椎弓根-C1侧块/枕骨螺钉技术可安全有效地用于颅颈交界区内固定.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

单纯后路复位及固定治疗自发性寰枢椎脱位

目的 利用单纯后路复位,同时行内固定治疗寰枢椎脱位的方法,既不需要颅骨牵引,也不需经口腔齿状突切除.方法 2004年5月至2007年12月,收治自发性寰枢椎脱位病人20例,手术前后利用CT及MRI进行影像学测量,评价脱位及脊髓延髓受压程度.根据是否合并寰枕融合分别采用C1侧块～C2椎弓根螺钉技术3例及C2椎弓根～枕骨螺钉技术17例.手术中向前推压C2棘突或通过C2椎弓根及枕骨螺钉间撑开将齿状突向前、下牵拉以恢复齿状突与C1前弓的解剖关系.结果 20例病人随访6-48个月,1例术后1周因基底动脉内血栓形成死亡,其余19例均明显改善.手术后影像学检查见脊髓延髓均获彻底减压,合并脊髓空洞的5例病人,空洞均明显缩小;各项影像学测量指标均明显好转(P<0.01).1例于术后3个月时CT提示复位部分丢失,但螺钉位置良好,脊髓延髓减压良好,脊髓空洞继续缩小,6个月时骨性融合.结论 首先选择后路复位及固定,而不是前路经口腔齿状突切除减压,是治疗寰枢椎脱位简单有效,相对安全的方法.     

I期术中复位经后路枕颈融合术治疗原发性颅底凹陷合并寰枢椎脱位

目的探讨原发性颅底凹陷合并寰枢椎脱位的临床特点、外科手术治疗方式及临床效果。方法回顾分析2008年1月-2011年12月住院治疗且经影像学检查明确诊断的89例原发性颅底凹陷合并寰枢椎脱位患者的临床资料,男性28例,女性61例;年龄10～69岁,平均45．42岁。经后正中人路I期施行复位器辅助寰枢关节复位,以两块AO钢板连接枕骨与第2,3颈椎侧块螺钉内固定,取自体髂骨行枕颈植骨融合,并随访观察手术效果。结果共随访6～48个月,大多数患者临床症状明显改善,日本骨科协会评分由术前的8．80±1．36增至术后的15．35±1．47,手术前后比较差异有统计学意义（t=17．225,P=0．001）;手术改善率达82．93％。手术前后影像学测量平均值比较,寰齿间距（9．22mm：3．72mm）和齿状突顶点至Chamberlain线垂直距离（10．41mm：3．23mm）减小,而延髓颈髓角（130°：1500）和脊髓可用空间（11．13mm：15．54mm）增加,4项指标均不同程度改善。结论术中I期复位辅助植骨融合内固定术治疗原发性颅底凹陷合并寰枢椎脱位操作步骤简单,安全性高,疗效确切,但远期手术疗效尚有待长期随访观察。     

颈椎后路螺钉-钛棒(板)内固定技术:初步临床报告

目的 报告利用螺钉-钛棒（板）固定技术治疗各种原因引起的颈椎不稳的初步临床结果。方法 作者1年来行颈椎后路螺钉-钛棒（板）技术内固定9例，其中齿突样骨引起的C1～C2不稳2例，手术后进行性颈椎后凸2例，颈椎管狭窄2例，C3-C4滑脱1例，C6～C7外伤滑脱2例。分别采用C1侧块、C2椎弓根螺钉、C3～C5侧块螺钉、C2-T2椎弓根螺钉植入技术，然后连接钛棒或钛板完成固定。9例病人共植入螺钉59枚。结果 所有病人在1周内带外支架进行活动，除1例因拒绝治疗死亡外，其余病人在1个月及1年后复查均未见内固定物移位。结论 颈椎后路螺钉-钛棒（板）固定为安全可靠的技术，可以术后即刻获得牢固内固定，为下一步治疗创造有利条件。     

Motion-preserving reduction and fixation of C1 Jefferson fracture using a C1 lateral mass screw construct

The treatment of C1 Jefferson fractures is controversial. Non-surgical treatment with halo fixation always bears the risk of insufficient healing with further instability and increasing neck pain. However, a C1-2 fusion can markedly decrease the rotatory motion of the neck. The aim of this report is to describe a new treatment for C1 Jefferson fractures. We used open reduction and C1 fixation using a bilateral C1 lateral mass screw construct. The screws were connected with a rod and nuts to reduce lateral spread of the lateral masses. This mehod is an alternative surgical option for C1 Jefferson fractures in select patients and can maintain important C1-2 joint motion.     

Clinical Experiences and Usefulness of Cervical Posterior Stabilization with Polyaxial Screw-Rod System

Objective

The objective of this study is to investigate the safety, surgical efficacy, and advantages of a polyaxial screw-rod system for posterior occipitocervicothoracic arthrodesis.

Methods

Charts and radiographs of 32 patients who underwent posterior cervical fixation between October 2004 and February 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. Posterior cervical polyaxial screw-rod fixation was applied on the cervical spine and/or upper thoracic spine. The surgical indication was fracture or dislocation in 18, C1-2 ligamentous injury with trauma in 5, atlantoaxial instability by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) in 4, cervical spondylosis with myelopathy in 4, and spinal metastatic tumor in 1. The patients were followed up and evaluated based on their clinical status and radiographs at 1, 3, 6 months and 1 year after surgery.

Results

A total of 189 screws were implanted in 32 patients. Fixation was carried out over an average of 3.3 spinal segment (range, 2 to 7). The mean follow-up interval was 20.2 months. This system allowed for screw placement in the occiput, C1 lateral mass, C2 pars, C3-7 lateral masses, as well as the lower cervical and upper thoracic pedicles. Satisfactory bony fusion and reduction were achieved and confirmed in postoperative flexion-extension lateral radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans in all cases. Revision surgery was required in two cases due to deep wound infection. One case needed a skin graft due to necrotic change. There was one case of kyphotic change due to adjacent segmental degeneration. There were no other complications, such as cord or vertebral artery injury, cerebrospinal fluid leak, screw malposition or back-out, or implant failure, and there were no cases of postoperative radiculopathy due to foraminal stenosis.

Conclusion

Posterior cervical stabilization with a polyaxial screw-rod system is a safe and reliable technique that appears to offer several advantages over existing methods. Further biomechanical testings and clinical experiences are needed in order to determine the true benefits of this procedure.     

C1 dome-like laminotomy and posterior C1–C2 polyaxial screw-rod fixation for a patient with cervical myelopathy due to a retro-odontoid pseudotumor

A 49-year-old man presented with progressive cervical myelopathy caused by a retro-odontoid mass, with associated developmental canal stenosis at C1, and C1–C2 instability. Surgery was scheduled for a dome-like laminotomy at C1, posterior C1–C2 fixation using C1 lateral mass screws and C2 pedicle screws, and structural bone grafting between C1 and C2. Prior to surgery, we produced a 3-dimensional full-scale model of the patient’s cervical spine and performed a simulation of the scheduled surgery. Through the simulation, we accurately evaluated the laminotomy sites and the screw insertion points. During the actual surgery, all procedures were successful. After surgery, the patient’s neurological deficits markedly improved. Successful C1–C2 fusion, adequate decompression of the spinal cord, and spontaneous regression of the retro-odontoid mass were achieved by this procedure without any apparent restriction in neck movement.     

Inferolateral Entry Point for C2 Pedicle Screw Fixation in High Cervical Lesions

Objective

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atlantoaxial stabilization using a new entry point for C2 pedicle screw fixation.

Methods

Data were collected from 44 patients undergoing posterior C1 lateral mass screw and C2 screw fixation. The 20 cases were approached by the Harms entry point, 21 by the inferolateral point, and three by pars screw. The new inferolateral entry point of the C2 pedicle was located about 3-5 mm medial to the lateral border of the C2 lateral mass and 5-7 mm superior to the inferior border of the C2-3 facet joint. The screw was inserted at an angle 30° to 45° toward the midline in the transverse plane and 40° to 50° cephalad in the sagittal plane. Patients received followed-up with clinical examinations, radiographs and/or CT scans.

Results

There were 28 males and 16 females. No neurological deterioration or vertebral artery injuries were observed. Five cases showed malpositioned screws (2.84%), with four of the screws showing cortical breaches of the transverse foramen. There were no clinical consequences for these five patients. One screw in the C1 lateral mass had a medial cortical breach. None of the screws were malpositioned in patients treated using the new entry point. There was a significant relationship between two group (p=0.036).

Conclusion

Posterior C1-2 screw fixation can be performed safely using the new inferolateral entry point for C2 pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of high cervical lesions.     

Comparison of Outcomes after Atlantoaxial Fusion with Transarticular Screws and Screw-Rod Constructs

Objective

The purpose of this study was to compare the radiological and neurological outcomes between two atlantoaxial fusion method for atlantoaxial stabilization; C1 lateral mass-C2 pedicle screws (screw-rod constructs, SRC) versus C1-2 transarticular screws (TAS).

Methods

Forty-one patients in whom atlantoaxial instability was treated with atlantoaxial fixation by SRC group (27 patients, from March 2005 to May 2011) or TAS group (14 patients, from May 2000 to December 2005) were retrospectively reviewed. Numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain assessment, Oswestry disability index (ODI), and Frankel grade were also checked for neurological outcome. In radiologic outcome assessment, proper screw position and fusion rate were checked. Perioperative parameters such as blood loss during operation, operation time, and radiation exposure time were also reviewed.

Results

The improvement of NRS and ODI were not different between both groups significantly. Good to excellent response in Frankel grade is shown similarly in both groups. Proper screw position and fusion rate were also observed similarly between two groups. Total bleeding amount during operation is lesser in SRC group than TAS group, but not significantly (p=0.06). Operation time and X-ray exposure time were shorter in SRC group than in TAS group (all p<0.001).

Conclusion

Both TAS and SRC could be selected as safe and effective treatment options for C1-2 instability. But the perioperative result, which is technical demanding and X-ray exposure might be expected better in SRC group compared to TAS group.     

梗阻性脑积水经第三脑室底造瘘术后颅内压变化规律

目的回顾性总结经内镜第三脑室底造瘘术(ETV)治疗梗阻性脑积水的手术技巧、疗效及术后颅内压(ICP)的变化规律及动态ICP监护的价值。方法经内镜行ETV治疗梗阻性脑积水共146例,病因包括导水管狭窄98例、颅内肿瘤48例(第三脑室及松果体区肿瘤)。术后行动态ICP监护53例(导水管狭窄36例、肿瘤17例),平均监护时长96 h。结果随访8个月至6年,术后脑积水明显缓解或消失138例(94.5%),8例脑积水缓解不明显或无效(5.5%),改行脑室腹腔分流术。ICP监护显示:术后6 h内平均ICP明显下降,低于10 mm Hg,此后缓慢轻度上升,96 h稳定于12 mm Hg;单纯导水管狭窄性脑积水平均ICP上升较缓慢、波动较小,最后达到10 mm Hg;而肿瘤性脑积水上升较快、波动较大,最后达到15 mm Hg。并发症28例(19.2%):术后发热22例,双额部硬膜外血肿1例、切口脑脊液漏2例、脑室少量积血2例、硬膜下积液1例。本组无死亡。结论 1第三脑室底造瘘治疗梗阻性脑积水(尤其是导水管狭窄脑积水)安全、有效,应作为其首选治疗手段;2术后行ICP动态监护,不仅可监测颅内压的变化,判断手术是否有效,同时可以观察有无脑室继发性出血等并发症及指导术后用药。     

Posterior percutaneous transarticular stand-alone screw instrumentation of C1-C2 with endoscopic assistance: A report of two cases

We present two cases of minimally invasive posterior transarticular screw fixation of C1-C2. The points for screw insertion were visualized by endoscopy via the instrumental port. A patient with a type III odontoid fracture with subluxation underwent a minimally invasive posterior stand-alone transarticular screw fixation. Despite the application of compression screws, for technical reasons, only minimal compression on the anterior third of the C1-C2 lateral joint was achieved. However, complete fracture fusion was achieved with stable fibrous C1-C2 fusion 2.5 years postoperatively. A second patient with a chronic type II odontoid fracture underwent percutaneous C1-C2 fixation by the same method. After 2 years, fracture fusion and C1-C2 lateral mass ankylosis were achieved. The use of a tubular retractor and endoscopy in stand-alone screw fixation of C1-C2 allows direct visualization of the screw entry point and decreases surgical trauma. This procedure might be an alternative to other methods of transarticular instrumentation.