Dorsal cross pinning of the atlantoaxial joint: new surgical technique for atlantoaxial subluxation. Academic Article

abstract

• The subluxated atlantoaxial joint of a tetraplegic Yorkshire terrier was reduced and secured in position by means of cross pinning applied via a dorsal approach. The dog made a very satisfactory recovery. The surgical technique for this new procedure is described. Further investigations into the biomechanics of such fixation, and long term follow-up of treated cases, will be required to evaluate accurately the value of this technique.

authors

• Jeffery, Nicholas

published proceedings

• J Small Anim Pract

author list (cited authors)

• Jeffery, N. D.

citation count

• 26

complete list of authors

• Jeffery, ND

publication date

• January 1996

publisher

• Wiley  Publisher

published in

• Journal of Small Animal Practice  Journal

keywords

• Animals
• Atlanto-axial Joint
• Bone Nails
• Congenital Abnormalities
• Dogs
• Follow-Up Studies
• Fracture Fixation, Internal
• Joint Dislocations
• Male
• Radiography

PubMed Central ID

• 8642796

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01930.x

start page

• 26

end page

• 29

volume

• 37

issue

• 1

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01930.x