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Vanderbilt Spine Center / Occipito-Cervical Fixation (OC Fusion)
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Occipito-Cervical Fixation (OC Fusion)

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This surgical procedure aligns and stabilizes the cervical spine to correct instability at the junction of the spine and skull, which can be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, spinal tumors, and spinal trauma.