Ten consecutive cases of acute atlanto-axial fracture dislocation were treated by posterior C.1-C.2 fusion. 2. In eight cases there was significant redislocation warranting further therapy. 3. Operative fusion together with prolonged firm immobilisation are recommended only after a trial of conservative therapy.
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Larry C. Fried (1973) studied this question.