Transarticular C1-C2 Screws Fixation for Traumatic Atlanto-Axial Instability

This is a retrospective study of 11 patients diagnosed with traumatic atlanto axial instability that was treated with transarticular C1-C2 screws but without supplemental posterior wiring. After a mean follow up of 25 months. Ten patients (91%) reported no pain related to their neck, whilel patient had residual neck pain that was aggravated by neck movement. The overall fusion rate was (91%); as 10 patients out of 11 patients showed a definite bridging fusion mass on X-rays.