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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2005;37(5): 380-382.
Atlantoaxial Fixation using Rod and Screw for Bilateral High-riding Vertebral Artery.
Dong Yeob Lee, Chun Kee Chung, Tae Ahn Jahng
1Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
2Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. chungc@snu.ac.kr
ABSTRACT
We report a case of atlantoaxial subluxation with bilateral high-riding vertebral artery with narrow isthmus. Because of the potential risk of bilateral vertebral artery injury, we performed atlantoaxial fixation using rod and screw instead of transarticular screw fixation. Although postoperative computed tomography reconstruction demonstrated slight breach of bilateral vertebral artery groove, postoperative angiography showed no evidence of vertebral artery injury. Though technically demanding, atlantoaxial fixation using rod and screw can be a one of the treatment options for atlantoaxial instability with bilateral high riding vertebral artery.
Key Words: Atlantoaxial; C2 screw; High-riding vertebral artery
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