Posterior Cervical Screw System Occipital Plate I(Butterfly shape)

Posterior Cervical Screw System Occipital Plate I (Butterfly Shape): What Is It?

• A butterfly-shaped plate in the posterior cervical screw system, designed to connect the occipital bone (skull base) to cervical rods.
• Bridges the skull and cervical spine, stabilizing the occipital-cervical junction in high-risk cases.

Applications of Posterior Cervical Screw System Occipital Plate I (Butterfly Shape)

1. Occipital-Cervical Junction Fractures
   • Fixes fractures at the skull-cervical connection (e.g., C1-C2 + occipital bone injuries).
   • Prevents spinal cord damage from unstable bone movement.
2. Craniovertebral Deformity Correction
   • Treats abnormal alignment (e.g., basilar invagination).
   • Uses the plate to realign and secure the skull-cervical junction.
3. Instability from Tumor or Infection
   • Stabilizes the occipital-cervical area after tumor resection or infection.
   • Supports weak bone structures during healing.
4. Revision Surgeries
   • Reinforces failed occipital-cervical fixations.
   • Restores stability to prevent neurological complications (e.g., nerve compression).