Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Sep 1981
Anesthetic considerations for the patient with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Anesthetizing a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta is an uncommon and challenging event for most anesthesiologists. The manifestations of this disease directly affect anesthetic management. ⋯ Local or regional anesthesia is very useful in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, but when general anesthesia is mandatory ketamine hydrochloride is often a good choice. Close monitoring during anesthesia and surgery is essential.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Sep 1981
Case ReportsTension band fixation of acute cervical spine fractures.
Eight 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.