Abstract
Subaxial posttraumatic spondyloptosis is a rare entity with management dilemma in
the literature. Various approaches have been discussed, but few reports focused on
management plan and rationale. The authors reviewed the literature and reported a
case of a 30-year-old woman presented with posttraumatic spastic quadriparesis. The
patient had C6–7 spondyloptosis and was operated by anterior-only approach. There
was improvement in both motor and sensory neurologic status. Surgical goals include
vertebral realignment and stabilization. The authors conclude that anterior approach
may be good enough if performed properly even if all three columns are involved.
Keywords
anterior-only approach - posttraumatic subaxial spondyloptosis - spastic quadriparesis
