Atlanto-Occipital Transarticular Screw Fixation for the Treatment of Traumatic Occipitocervical Instability in the Pediatric Population.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Atlanto-occipital transarticular screw fixation (AOTSF) has rarely been reported for fixation of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ). METHODS:A retrospective chart review of all pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age) with an attempt of AOTSF for fixation of traumatic CVJ instability was conducted. RESULTS:A total of 4 patients (2 boys and 2 girls; ages 2, 3, 5, and 8 years) who suffered from acute traumatic CVJ instability managed during 2007-2018 underwent an attempted AOTSF. In 2 patients, this method was technically successful. In the other 2 instances, we were not able to engage the screw into the occipital condyle. These were converted to standard occipital plate, rod, and screw fixation. All were placed in a halo subsequently for a minimum of 3 months. Three patients were fused at last follow-up (range, 17-48 months). One patient after successful AOTSF did not fuse. There were no surgical complications or revision procedures. CONCLUSIONS:AOTSF was feasible in half of pediatric patients suffering from traumatic CVJ instability. Therefore, intraoperative salvage options and strategies should be on hand readily. In the pediatric population, where bony anatomy may pose challenges to fixation, this technique may offer a viable first-line option in selected cases, despite the overall modest success rate.

journal_name

World Neurosurg

journal_title

World neurosurgery

authors

Hassler KR,Jamshidi R,Vail SJ,Connell MJ,Chundu K,Lettieri SC,Feiz-Erfan I

doi

10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.129

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-08-01 00:00:00

pages

e81-e86

eissn

1878-8750

issn

1878-8769

pii

S1878-8750(20)30836-6

journal_volume

140

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