Tag Mark P. Garrett

Occipitocervical Fixation

Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis Occipitocervical fixation techniques have evolved significantly from early occipitocervical wiring techniques to the current rod-screw-occipital plate constructs. Indications for occipitocervical fixation include traumatic injuries, congenital malformations, rheumatoid arthritis, and oncologic processes involving the craniovertebral junction. Judicious…