O-C2 Angle as a Predictor of Dyspnea and/or Dysphagia After Occipitocervical Fusion

Abstract

The O-C2 angle has considerable impact on dyspnea and/or dysphagia after O-C fusion. The O-C2 angle is easily measured during surgery and can be a practical index with which to avoid postoperative dyspnea and dysphagia.