Complications and Long-Term Outcome of Upper Cervical Spine Arthrodesis in Patients With Down Syndrome

199664 citationsJournal Article

Authors

J. Scott Doyle · Shriners Hospitals for Children - Greenville

William C. Lauerman · Georgetown University

Kirkham B. Wood · University of Minnesota

Abstract

A high complication rate should be anticipated after posterior arthrodesis of the upper cervical spine in patients with Down syndrome. A cautious approach to asymptomatic instability in this condition is advocated.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 10, pp. 1223-1231

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199605150-00016

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.63