Traumatic Cervical Fracture Dislocation: Anterior Surgical Fixation

Authors

  • Javier Dupuy González
  • Joel Andrés Cervantes
  • Alexander Garzón Rodríguez Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, KHMH

Keywords:

spinal trauma, cervical fracture dislocation, anterior fixation

Abstract

Spinal trauma, and especially cervical one, has increased proportional to progress, due to the higher speeds achieved by modern vehicles, as well as an increase in the construction of higher buildings, among other causes. Fracture dislocations of the lower cervical spine (C3-C7) imply mechanical instability, and their management is directed towards spine stabilization, which includes reduction, fusion, arthrodesis and internal fixation with osteosynthesis. On multiple occasions, it is difficult to choose an approach. We present a case of traumatic lower cervical fracture dislocation with neurological damage and anterior fixation as the alternative method used among different types of surgical approaches.

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Published

17-10-2023

How to Cite

Dupuy González, J., Cervantes, J. A., & Garzón Rodríguez, A. (2023). Traumatic Cervical Fracture Dislocation: Anterior Surgical Fixation. Belize Journal of Medicine, 1(2), 10–14. Retrieved from https://bjomed.org/index.php/bjm/article/view/32

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012): January-June

Section

Case Reports

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