Abstract
Cervical instrumentation systems have evolved significantly over the past decade, granting the spine surgeon better implants with which to stabilize unstable cervical injuries. This article will discuss surgical indications in cervical spine injuries and applications of the current technology in cervical implants for fixation and arthrodesis.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 39-59 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2004 |
Keywords
- Anterior cervical plating
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Cervical injuries
- Cervical instrumentation
- Cervical pedicle screws
- Lateral mass screws
- Odontoid screw
- Transarticular screws
- Unstable occipitocervical injuries
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Neurology