Abstract
To introduce and assess a surgical treatment of occipitocervical (OC) dislocation with atlas assimilation and Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) using occipitalized C1 lateral mass and C2 fixation and reduction technique. From January 2007 to August 2013, 58 symptomatic patients with OC dislocation and KFS of C2-3 congenital fusion and atlas assimilation were surgically treated in our institution via this technique. After opening the C1-2 facet joints via a posterior approach, OC reduction was conducted by intraoperative manipulation and C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screw and rod fixation. The instrument position, fusion status, and clinical outcome were analyzed. The average follow-up was 36 months (range, 18-52 months). Radiologically, effective reduction was achieved in 56 patients (96.6%) and <50% reduction in 2 (3.4%) who had additional transoral decompression. Neurologic improvement and solid bone fusion were achieved in all patients. The clinical symptoms improved for all patients, with the averaged Japanese Orthopedic Association myelopathy scores increasing from 11.5 to 15.6 (P < 0.01). In patients with OC dislocation and KFS of C2-3 fusion and atlas assimilation, posterior manipulative reduction combined with occipitalized C1 lateral mass and C2 fixation provides a reliable and effective treatment.
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