Anterior Facetectomy for Reduction of Cervical Facet Dislocation.

Study Design: Technique report and case series.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a new surgical technique for anterior reduction in management of unilateral/bilateral facet dislocations and to report the results of 8 patients with successful outcomes associated with this approach.

Summary Of Background Data: The anterior-only surgical procedure, including discectomy, open reduction, fusion, and fixation, is a recommended approach in the treatment of cervical facet dislocations.

Anterior pedicle screw and plate fixation for cervical facet dislocation: case series and technical note.

Background Context: The anterior-only surgical procedure is used as a recommended approach in the treatment of cervical facet dislocations, but an anterior cervical spine implant that offers higher three-column instabilities for stronger fixation is lacking.

Purpose: This study aimed to report a new surgical technique of anterior pedicle screw (APS) fixation for cervical facet dislocations and the results of 12 patients with successful application and described safety.

Study Design: The study design includes case series and technical report.