Magnetic resonance imaging-compatible posterior cervical implant for occipitocervical stabilization

Authors
Crockard, HA Tammam, A Mendoza, N
Citation
Ha. Crockard et al., Magnetic resonance imaging-compatible posterior cervical implant for occipitocervical stabilization, J NEUROSURG, 89(5), 1998, pp. 852-856
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
00223085 → ACNP
Volume
89
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
852 - 856
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3085(199811)89:5<852:MRIPCI>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Posterior cervical stabilization was accomplished in 30 patients (19 female s and 11 males) by using sublaminar titanium cables and a new titanium bull et-shaped implant. Seventeen patients underwent occipitocervical fixation a nd 13 others were treated subaxially. These patients have been followed for 18 to 52 months (mean 36 months), and no implant has failed during the fol low-up period.