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Fig. 5

From: Three-dimensional reduction method with a modified C2 isthmus screw in irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation: a technical note

Fig. 5

Reduction process: i Insert of C1 PS or LMS and modified C2 isthmus screw; ii fasten the pre-bent rod to modified C2 isthmus screw; iii pull the C1 and correct angulated dislocation; iv vertically distract; v achieve the reduction of lateral, rotational and vertical dislocation; vi fix the rod over screw heads and fusion with bone graft. LMS lateral mass screw; PS pedicle screw

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