Atlanto-Axial Fixation with Tekmiron Thread -A Report of Two Cases-

Masatsugu Suehiro; Masayuki Kondo; Masahiko Nishiguchi; Hiroyuki Kitahara; Kitau Teshima; Kaoru Morita

doi:10.5035/nishiseisai.45.423

Masatsugu Suehiro, Masayuki Kondo, Masahiko Nishiguchi, Hiroyuki Kitahara, Kitau Teshima, Kaoru Morita

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Keywords: tekmiron thread, atlanto-axial subluxation, atlanto-axial fixation

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1996 Volume 45 Issue 2 Pages 423-426

DOI https://doi.org/10.5035/nishiseisai.45.423

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Abstract

We report the successful use of tekmiron thread instead of wire for atlanto-axial subluxation in two cases. The atlanto-axial instability was caused by rheumatoid arthritis in one, and by an old dens fracture in the other. Bony union was acquired within four months after surgery, and the atlanto-axial subluxation disappeared radiographically in both cases. We recommend the use of tekmiron thread for atlanto-axial fixation.

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