Sub-Axial Cervical Facet Dislocation: A Review of Current Concepts
Islam Mubark, Amr Abouelela, Mohamed Hassan, Ahmed Genena, Neil Ashwood
Abstract
Cervical facet dislocation is a serious injury that carries risks of short- and long-term morbidity. The optimal management of these injuries remains controversial with the ongoing debate regarding indications and requirements for closed reduction, timing, type of surgical approach and method of fixation. This review gives an update on the relevant anatomy, classification systems for sub-axial cervical facet dislocation and an overview of the current concepts regarding their management, including surgical approaches and the choice of implants.
Topics & Concepts
Facet (psychology)DislocationCurrent (fluid)Materials sciencePsychologyEngineeringElectrical engineeringSocial psychologyComposite materialBig Five personality traitsPersonalitySpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyCervical and Thoracic Myelopathy