Sub-Axial Cervical Facet Dislocation: A Review of Current Concepts

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2021 Feb 12

PMID 33575145

Citations 8

Authors

Islam Mubark

Amr Abouelela

Mohammed Hassan

Ahmed Genena

Neil Ashwood

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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.

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