Publications by authors named "Sylvain Delwende Zabsonre"
Article Synopsis
- Cervical spondyloptosis is a rare but serious spine condition, often lacking clear management guidelines, especially for delayed cases.
- A 28-year-old patient experienced quadriplegia due to trauma and underwent a surgical intervention 45 days later, which included both anterior and posterior approaches, leading to significant neurological recovery.
- Early intervention is crucial for better outcomes, but in delayed instances, combining both surgical techniques can successfully decompress and stabilize the spine, resulting in favorable postoperative results.
The foramen magnum approach is always challenging because of the relationships between vital neurovascular structures in this area. Several approaches have been described, among them, the far lateral approach remains a cornerstone for the resection of anterior or anterolateral processes of the foramen magnum. This approach displays two main steps: the first is cervical, whereas the second is cranial.
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