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ArticleNeurospine2024

Comparison of Transoral Anterior Jefferson-Fracture Reduction Plate and Posterior Screw-Rod Fixation in C1-Ring Osteosynthesis for Unstable Atlas Fractures.

Mandi Cai, Yifeng Wu, Rencai Ma, Junlin Chen, Zexing Chen, Chenfu Deng, Xinzhao Huang, Xiangyang Ma, Xiaobao Zou

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Mandi CaiThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yifeng WuThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Rencai MaDepartment of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.
Junlin ChenThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Zexing ChenThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Chenfu DengDepartment of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.
Xinzhao HuangThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Xiangyang MaThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Xiaobao ZouDepartment of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou, China.

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objectiveTo compare the clinical outcomes of transoral anterior Jefferson-fracture reduction plate (JeRP) and posterior screw rod (PSR) surgery for unstable atlas fractures via C1-ring osteosynthesis.

methodsFrom June 2009 to June 2022, 49 consecutive patients with unstable atlas fractures were treated by transoral anterior JeRP fixation (JeRP group) or PSR fixation (PSR group) and followed up at General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA; 30 males and 19 females were included. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Neck Disability Index (NDI), distance to anterior arch fracture (DAAF), distance to posterior arch fracture (DPAF), lateral mass displacement (LMD), Redlund-Johnell value, postoperative complications, and fracture healing rate were retrospectively collected and statistically analyzed.

resultsCompared with that in the PSR group, the bleeding volume in the JeRP group was lower, and the length of hospital stay was longer. The VAS scores and NDIs of both groups were significantly improved after surgery. The postoperative DAAF and DPAF were significantly smaller after surgery in both groups. Compared with the significantly shorter DPAF in the PSR group, the JeRP group had a smaller DAAF, shorter LMDs and larger Redlund-Johnell value postoperatively and at the final follow-up. The fracture healing rate at 3 months after surgery was significantly greater in the JeRP group (p < 0.05).

conclusionBoth C1-ring osteosynthesis procedures for treating unstable atlas fractures yield satisfactory clinical outcomes. Transoral anterior JeRP fixation is more effective than PSR fixation for holistic fracture reduction and short-term fracture healing, but the hospital stay is longer.

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Atlas fractureC1-ring osteosynthesisPosterior approachTransoral anterior approachUnstable fractures

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PMCPMC11224759

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