• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.305-310
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• 2007

Objective : Combined antero-posterior fixation has been a standard method for bilateral interfacetal dislocation in cervical spine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and complication of anterior cervical stabilization in treatment of bilateral interfacetal dislocation. Methods : A total of 65 cases of traumatic bilateral interfacetal dislocation in cervical spine who were managed in our institution, from Mar. 1997 to Feb. 2006, were included in this study. Closed reduction was tried in all cases before operation. If closed reduction was accomplished successfully, only anterior cervical fixation was performed (Group I), and attempted to place screws bicortically as possible with unicortical screws. If failed, posterior open reduction with fixation was first tried, followed by anterior cervical fixation (Group II). All patients were evaluated for neurological outcome and radiological evidence of healing. Results : The Group I included 47 patients and the Group II, 18 patients. The improvement of Frankel grade and increase of mean cervical lordosis angles were not statistically different between two groups. Screw-plate system used did not influence the outcome. On follow up, solid bone fusion was evident and there were no cases of instability in both groups. Conclusion : Our study demonstrated that anterior cervical fixation on BID is safe and effective in comparison with combined antero-posterior cervical fixation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2020

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the anterior approach following intraoperative reduction under general anesthesia in patients with cervical facet fracture and dislocation. Methods : Twenty-three patients with single level cervical facet fracture and dislocation who were subjected to the anterior approach alone following immediate intraoperative reduction under general anesthesia from March 2013 to December 2017 were enrolled in this study. Neurological status, clinical outcome, and radiological studies were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and during the follow-up period. Results : The cohort comprised 15 men and eight women with a mean age of 57 years (from 24 to 81). All patients were operated on within the first 8 hours following the injury. After gentle manual reduction or closed reduction with Gardner-Wells traction, under general anesthesia monitored by somatosensory-evoked potentials, all operations were successfully completed using the anterior approach alone except in two patients, who had a risk of over-distraction. In them, a satisfactory gentle manual reduction or closed reduction was not possible, and required open posterior reduction of the locked facets followed by anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. In one patient, screw retropulsion was observed in 1 month after surgery. There were no reduction-related complications or neurological aggravations after surgery. All patients showed evidence of stability at the instrumented level at the final follow-up (mean follow-up, 12 months). Conclusion : Anterior approach following intraoperative reduction monitored by somatosensory-evoked potentials under general anesthesia for cervical dislocation and locked facets is a relatively safe and effective alternative when cervical alignment is achieved by intraoperative reduction.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2005

Objective: The biomechanical stabilities between the anterior plate fixation after anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDFP) and the posterior transpedicular fixation after ACDF(ACDFTP) have not been compared using human cadaver in bilateral cervical facet dislocation. The purpose of this study is to compare the stability of ACDFP, a posterior wiring procedure after ACDFP(ACDFPW), and ACDFTP for treatment of bilateral cervical facet dislocation. Methods: Ten human spines (C3-T1) were tested in the following sequence: the intact state, after ACDFP(Group 1), ACDFPW(Group 2), and ACDFTP(Group 3). Intervertebral motions were measured by a video-based motion capture system. The range of motion(ROM) and neutral zone(NZ) were compared for each loading mode to a maximum of 2.0Nm. Results: ROMs for Group 1 were below that of the intact spine in all loading modes, with statistical significance in flexion and extension, but NZs were decreased in flexion and extension and slightly increased in bending and axial rotation without significances. Group 2 produced additional stability in axial rotation of ROM and in flexion of NZ than Group 1 with significance. Group 3 provided better stability than Group 1 in bending and axial rotation, and better stability than Group 2 in bending of both ROM and NZ. There was no significant difference in extension modes for the three Groups. Conclusion: ACDFTP(Group 3) demonstrates the most effective stabilization followed by ACDFPW(Group 2), and ACDFP(Group 1). ACDFP provides sufficient strength in most loading modes, ACDFP can provide an effective stabilization for bilateral cervical facet dislocation with a brace.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.295-300
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• 2007

Objective : Unilateral facet dislocation of the cervical spine occurs by flexion and rotation injuries and cannot be easily reduced by axial traction. We analyzed 14 consecutive patients with unilateral facet dislocation of the cervical spine to increase knowledge about anatomical reduction of locked facet and factors for successful reduction. Methods : Fourteen patients [10 men and 4 women] with unilateral facet dislocation of the cervical spine were retrospectively analyzed. Plain X-ray, computerized tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed. All patients underwent manual reduction and surgery with anterior interbody fusion and plate fixation. The manual reduction was performed by neck flexion and rotation to the opposite side of dislocation, followed by rotation and flexion of the head toward the side of dislocation and extension with relaxation of traction. Mean follow-up period was 17 months. The level of spine, amount of subluxation, combined facet fracture, and time from injury to initial reduction were analyzed using the data obtained from medical records. Results : Thirteen [93%] patients were reduced successfully. Immediate reduction was achieved in 7 patients but failed in 7 patients. Seven patients underwent delayed closed reduction under general anesthesia, and successful reduction was achieved in 6 patients. Only one patient with bone chips between articular facets failed to achieve anatomical reduction. Conclusion : In order to reduce the locked facet more easily and safely, we recommend manipulative traction with anterior interbody fusion and plate fixation under general anesthesia after being aware of spinal cord injury with magnetic resonance imaging.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.7-16
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• 2012

Purpose: Cervical dislocations with locked facets account for more than 50% of all cervical injuries. Thus, investigating a suitable management of cervical locked facets is important. This study examined factors of close reduction failure in traumatically locked facets of the subaxial cervical spine patients to determine suitable surgical management. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed of the case histories of 28 patients with unilateral/bilateral cervical locked facets from Nov. 2004 to Dec. 2010. Based on MRI evaluation of disc status at the injury level, we found unilateral dislocations in 9 cases, and bilateral dislocations in 19 cases, The patients were investigated for neurologic recovery, closed reduction rate, factors of the close reduction barrier, fusion rate and period, spinal alignment, and complications. Results: The closed reduction failed in 23(82%) patients. Disc herniation was an obstacle to closed reduction (p=0.015) and was more frequent in cases involving a unilateral dislocation (p=0.041). The pedicle or facet fracture was another factor, although some patients showed aggravation of neurologic symptoms, most patients had improved by the last follow up. The kyphotic angle were statistically significant (p=0.043). Sixs patient underwent anterior decompression/fusion, and 15 patients underwent circumferential fusion, and 7 patients underwent posterior fusion. All patients were fused at 3 months after surgery. The complications were 1 case of CSF leakage and 1 case of esphageal fistula, 1 case of infection. Conclusion: We recommend closed reduction be performed as soon as possible after injury to maximize the potential for neurological recovery. Patients fot whom closed reduction of the cervical locked facets have a higher incidence of anatomic obstacles to reduction, including facet fractures and disc herniation. Immediate direct open anterior reduction or circumferential fixation/fusion of locked cervical facets is recommended as a treatment of choice for traumatic locked cervical facet patients after closed reduction failure.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.114-126
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• 1993

최근 6년간 영남대학교 의과대학병원에서 경추골절로 진단받은 100명의 환자를 대상으로 임상 및 수술소견과 방사선학적 소견을 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 가장 흔히 침범되는 곳은 하부 경추중 $C_5$와 $C_6$, 상부경추중 $C_2$였다. 2. 가장 흔히 침범되는 부위는 몸체, 추궁판, 치상돌기의 순으로 나타났다. 3. 경추골절을 일으키는 손상의 기전으로는 과굴곡 손상에 의한 경우가 53%로 가장 많았고 부위별로는 과굴곡 손상때는 몸체, 골극돌기, 부횡돌기의 골절이 많았고 과신전 손상때는 상대적으로 추궁근의 골절이 많았다. 4. 과신전(1.68 fractures/patients)때보다는 과굴곡(2.26 fractures/patients) 때 좀더 심한 손상을 입는 것으로 나타났다. 5. 추궁판만의 단독골절은 드물었고 대부분이 다른 부위의 골절과 동반되어 나타났으며 이중 70%는 과굴곡 손상때 나타났다. 6. 몸체골절은 50% 이상에서 다른 부위의 골절을 동반하고 있었는데 이들 다른 부위의 골절 중에서는 추궁판골절이 가장 많았다. 7. 두개 이상의 여러 경추를 동시에 침범한 경우의 40%가 인접하지 않은 다른 부위의 골절을 보여 어떤 한 부위의 골절이 발견되었다 하더라도 반드시 전 경추에 대한 세심한 관찰로 또 다른 골절의 유무를 살펴야겠다. 8. 골전과 동반된 전위는 대부분 과굴곡 손상에서 나타났으며 약 70%가 전방전위를 보였으며 $C_{5-6}$과 $C_{6-7}$ 사이에 가장 많았다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.80-85
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• 2019

Purpose: To compare the time intervals to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and surgical treatment in patients having traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) with and without bony lesions. Methods: Retrospectively analyzed adult patients visited Kyungpook National University Hospital and underwent surgical treatment for cervical SCI within 24 hours. The patients who were suspected of having cervical SCI underwent plain radiography and computed tomography (CT) upon arrival. After the initial evaluation, we evaluated the MRI findings to determine surgical treatment. Waiting times for MRI and surgery were evaluated. Results: Thirty-four patients were included. Patients' mean age was 57 (range, 23-80) years. Patients with definite bony lesions were classified into group A, and 10 cases were identified (fracture-dislocation, seven; fracture alone, three). Patients without bony lesions were classified into group B, and 24 cases were identified (ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, 16; cervical spondylotic myelopathy, eight). Mean intervals between emergency room arrival and start of MRI were 93.60 (${\pm}60.08$) minutes in group A and 313.75 (${\pm}264.89$) minutes in group B, and the interval was significantly shorter in group A than in group B (p=0.01). The mean times to surgery were 248.4 (${\pm}76.03$) minutes in group A and 560.5 (${\pm}372.56$) minutes in group B, and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.001). The American Spinal Injury Association scale at the time of arrival showed that group A had a relatively severe neurologic deficit compared with group B (p=0.046). There was no statistical significance, but it seems to be good neurological recovery, if we start treatment sooner among patients treated within 24 hours (p=0.198). Conclusions: If fracture or dislocation is detected by CT, cervical SCI can be easily predicted resulting in MRI and surgical treatment being performed more rapidly. Additionally, fracture or dislocation tends to cause more severe neurological damage, so it is assumed that rapid diagnosis and treatment are possible.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.278-282
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• 2012

An esophageal perforation following anterior cervical fusion is rare. Early development of an esophageal perforation after anterior cervical fusion is usually due to iatrogenic injury from retraction, injury associated with the original traumatic incident, improperly placed instruments or a bone graft. A 31-year-old man had a cervical dislocation and spinal cord injury because of severe cervical trauma after a traffic accident. He was quadriplegic and had no feeling below T4 dermatome. Anterior decompression of the cervical spine and anterior fusion with mesh with autobone were performed. An esophagocutaneous fistula occurred 7 days after anterior cervical surgery. A second anterior surgery was done because of pus drainage. The mesh was changed with an iliac bone graft, and the esophagocutaneous fistula site was primary repaired, but pus continued to drain. Conservative treatment, which consisted of wound drainage and intravenous administration of antibiotics, was tried, but was unsuccessful. After all, we removed the plate and screws, but did not removed the iliac bone graft, We closed the esophageal fistula, and transposed the sternocleidomastoid muscle flap to the interspace between the esophagus and the cervical spine. The wound to the esophagus was well repaired. In conclusion, precautionary measures are needed to avoid the complication, and adequate treatment is necessary to resolve those complications when they occur.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.76-79
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• 2001

A 60-year-old male was admitted due to cervical spine injury (C7-T1 fracture dislocation) and quadriparesis after slip down. During conservative management in department of neurologic surgery, he complainted of fever, dyspnea, neck swelling. Follow up cervicothoracic CT revealed abscess pocket in paraglottic, retropharyngeal, anterior cervical spaces and mediastinum. Also noted bilateral pleural effusions. Under impression of descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM). cervical drainage and bilateral chest tube insertion was performed immediately. On next day. mediastinal drainage through mediastinotomy was performed with careful handling of cervical spine. Escherichia coli was identified in bacteriologic culture. Wire fixation of dislocated C7-T1 spine through Posterior approach was performed on 30th days after mediastinotomy. Right chest tube was removed on 40th days. At now, the patient is on rehabilitation and physical training program. DNM is relatively rare, but lethal disease with high mortality. Immedate and sufficient mediastinal drainage is essential in treatment.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.94-99
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• 2011

목적: 겨울철 스포츠로서 스키와 스노우 보드를 즐기는 인구가 점차 증가하여 대중화 되고 있다. 안전 장비에 대한 인식도 발전하여 스키나 스노우 보드에서 헬멧의 착용도 늘었고, 이 영향으로 두부나 안면부 손상의 비율은 감소하였다. 그러나 헬멧의 착용이 경추부 손상에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 지에 대하여 아직 잘 알려지지 않았다. 따라서 이에 대한 연구를 통하여 경추부손상의 감소를 위한 효과적인 보호장비의 개발에 도움이 되고자 조사하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 12월부터 2010년 3월까지, 2010년 12월부터 2011년 3월까지 2시즌 동안 국내 대형 리조트에서 스키 및 스노우 보드 손상으로 의무 시설에 내원한 환자 14,538명 중 경추부 손상으로 내원한 658명을 대상으로 하였으며, 남자 432명, 여자 226명이 내원하였고, 상급자 273명 초급자 385명 이었다. 이들을 대상으로 헬멧을 착용 한 군과 착용하지 않은 군으로 나누어 경추 손상 비율, 수상 기전, 손상의 정도 및 진단된 질환에 대하여 조사하였다. 각각의 군은 SPSS 12.0(SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA)를 사용하여 통계학적으로 처리 하였다. 결과: 스키 손상으로 인한 환자는 312명, 스노우 보드 손상은 346명 이었으며, 헬멧을 착용한 수상자는 스키 143명, 스노우 보드 140명 이었다. 각 질환 별 분류는 단순 염좌 292명, 타박상 359명, 경추부 골절 6명, 탈구 1명이며, 수상 원인 별 분류에서 대인 충돌 287명, 대물 충돌 212명, 혼자서 넘어진 경우 108명, 낙상 39명, 기타 12명으로 나타났다. 헬멧을 쓴 경우 스키 78명/스노우 보드 70명에서 단순 염좌 였고, 스키 64명/스노우 보드 68명에서 타박상으로 나타났으며, 스키 1명/ 스노우 보드 2명에서 경추부의 골절이나 탈구가 발생하였다. 헬멧을 쓴 경우 헬멧을 착용하지 않은 경우에 비하여 경추부 염좌의 빈도는 통계학적으로 유의하게 높았으며(p<0.001), 헬멧을 착용하지 않은 경우 헬멧을 착용한 경우에 비하여 좌상의 빈도가 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 그러나 골절, 탈구에서는 헬멧을 쓴 경우와 그렇지 않은 경우를 비교하였을 때 수상빈도의 유의한 증가는 관찰되지 않았다(p>0.05). 결론: 본 연구에서 헬멧이 스키와 스노우 보드에서 공히 추가적인 경추 손상의 발생과 심각도를 증가시키지 않았고, 대인 손상시에 헬멧의 사용은 경추부 염좌의 빈도가 통계학적으로 유의하게 증가되었으나 좌상의 빈도는 감소하였다. 그러나 추가적인 생체 역학적 연구가 필요 할 것으로 사료된다.