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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Sep 1981
Case ReportsTension band fixation of acute cervical spine fractures.
- D Segal, G P Whitelaw, V Gumbs, and R Y Pick.
- Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1981 Sep 1 (159): 211-22.
AbstractEight patients had posterior cervical spine fusion utilizing the principle of tension band fixation. Six patients with associated neurologic symptoms improved postoperatively. Solid fusion was achieved and a functional range of motion of the cervical spine was maintained in all of the living patients.
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