Occipito-cervical osteosynthesis unit

posterioradult

Occipito-cervical and upper cervical spine instabilities: - Rheumatoid arthritis - Congenital anomalies - Posttraumatic conditions - Tumors - Infections Instabilities in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine: - Posttraumatic conditions - Tumors - Iatrogenic instabilities following laminectomy etc. Degenerative and painful posttraumatic conditions in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine Anterior cervical fusions requiring additional posterior stabilization Contraindications - Spinal destruction accompanied by a loss of ventral support (caused by tumors, fractures and infections) results in major instability of cervical spine and upper thoracic spine - Severe osteoporosis