Objective: The surgical management of basilar invagination without atlantoaxial dislocation (type B basilar invagination) remains controversial. Hence, we have reported the use of posterior intra-articular C1-2 facet distraction, fixation, and cantilever technique versus foramen magnum decompression in treating type B basilar invagination as well as the results and surgical indications for this procedure.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study. Fifty-four patients who underwent intra-articular distraction, fixation, and cantilever reduction (experimental group) and foramen magnum decompression (control group) were enrolled in this study. Distance from odontoid tip to Chamberlain's line, clivus-canal angle, cervicomedullary angle, craniovertebral junction (CVJ) triangle area, width of subarachnoid space and syrinx were used for radiographic assessment. Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores and 12-item Short Form health survey (SF-12) scores were used for clinical assessment.
Results: All patients in the experimental group had a better reduction of basilar invagination and better relief of pressure on nerves. JOA scores and SF-12 scores also had better improvements in the experimental group postoperation. SF-12 score improvement was associated with preoperative CVJ triangle area (Pearson index, 0.515; p = 0.004), cutoff value of 2.00 cm2 indicating the surgical indication of our technique. No severe complications or infections occurred.
Conclusion: Posterior intra-articular C1-2 facet distraction, fixation, and cantilever reduction technique is an effective treatment for type B basilar invagination. As various factors involved, other treatment strategies should also be investigated.
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