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Objective:To clarify the characteristics of the clinicopathological factors in cases of traumatic atlantoaxial instability and to induce a new method for the treatment of this disease.Methods:Fourteen patients with traumatic atlantoaxial instability treated with posterior pedicle screws and rod to obtain immediate rigid fixation of C1 ~ C2.In this series of patients,screws and rod fixation was augmented with interspinous C1~ C2 strut graft which was wired in place to provide three-point stabilization and to facilitate bone fusion.