Vertebroplasty of the C2 Vertebral Body and Dens Using an Anterior Cervical Approach: Technical Case Report

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作者：

Dorman, John K. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Midland Mem Hosp, Midland, TX USA

来源：

NEUROSURGERY | 2010年 / 67卷 / 04期

关键词：

Anterior cervical; C2; Dens; Vertebroplasty;

D O I：

10.1227/NEU.0b013e318lee6146

中图分类号：

R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

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摘要：

BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: This article is the first description of an anterior approach for a biopsy and vertebroplasty of the C2 body and dens. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 52-year-old woman presented with a 9-month history of neck pain and a destructive lesion of the dens. The patient was treated with pain medication as well as steroid injections without relief of her pain. A biopsy and vertebroplasty of the C2 body and dens was performed using an anterior cervical approach. CONCLUSION: This report describes the first vertebroplasty of C2 using an open anterior cervical approach.

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