ReviewEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2018
Correction of dropped head deformity through combined anterior and posterior osteotomies to restore horizontal gaze and improve sagittal alignment.
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- Management of two patients with dropped head syndrome utilizing anterior-posterior cervical surgery.Surgical neurology international · 2022Article
- Radiological features of cervical spine in dropped head syndrome: a matched case-control study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2021Article
- Medialization of Common Carotid Artery Is Associated with Cervical Kyphosis.Spine surgery and related research · 2021Article
- Impact of Spinopelvic sagittal alignment on the surgical outcomes of dropped head syndrome: a multi-center study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Observational
- Catastrophic Dropped Head Syndrome Requiring Multiple Reconstruction Surgeries after Cervical Laminoplasty.Spine surgery and related research · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study is to present our technique for a large focal correction of a partially flexible dropped head deformity through combined anterior and posterior osteotomies, as well as anterior soft tissue releases.
methodsOne patient with dropped head deformity underwent an anterior and posterior osteotomy with anterior soft tissue release.
resultsThe patient recovered well, with postoperative radiographs demonstrating significant improvement in coronal and sagittal alignment. His C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis improved from 7.5 cm preoperatively to less than 4 cm postoperatively and his C2-C7 sagittal Cobb improved from 35° of kyphosis to 10° of lordosis.
conclusionIn this report, we present our technique for a large focal correction of a partially flexible dropped head deformity through combined anterior and posterior osteotomies and anterior soft tissue releases. These more conservative osteotomies permitted gradual deformity correction and alleviated the need for pedicle subtraction osteotomy. We were able to restore horizontal gaze and improve sagittal malalignment. Although the technique we present here is one of many possible options for managing the deformity, we believe this combined approach is safe and effective and well tolerated by patients.
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