Late Complication of Surgically Treated Atlantoaxial Instability: Occipital Bone Erosion Induced by Protruded Fixed Titanium Rod: A Case Report

Polyaxial screw-rod fixation of C1-C2 is a relatively new technique to treat atlantoaxial instability, and there have been few reports in the literature outlining all possible complications. The purpose of this case report is to present the occurrence and management of occipital bone erosion induced by the protruded rostral part of a posterior atlantoaxial screw-rod construct causing headache.
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research