Tophaceous Gout Causing Atlanto-Axial Subluxation Mimicking Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 This is a case report of an extremely rare condition of atlanto-axial subluxation secondary to gouty arthritis, which mimicked rheumatoid arthritis at presentation. Gouty arthritis involving the spine is a rare condition.
NN Wazir, V Moorthy, A Amalourde, HH Lim
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Anterior Extrapharyngeal Fixation of the Atlanto–Axial Joints [PDF]
Global Spine Journal, 2015 Introduction The atlanto–axial joints can be easily exposed from a unilateral submandibular extrapharyngeal approach. Decortication and intrajoint bone grafting can be easily accomplished. Rigid anterior fixation of the joint is possible without any risk
Sushil Patkar
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Atlanto-Axial Deformity Secondary to a Neglected Odontoid Fracture: A Report of Six Cases
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 We reviewed 6 patients with atlanto-axial (C1–2) deformities secondary to neglected odontoid fractures. All patients (except one with recent injury) were asymptomatic for a long period before development of neck pain or myelopathy, despite obvious ...
Angela Wing-Hang Ho, Yuen-Fong Ho
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A Sufficient Surgical Window for Deep-Seated Extracranial Schwannomas in the Craniocervical Junction by the Anterolateral Approach [PDF]
Neurospine, 2020 Care should be taken regarding surrounding anatomic structures during access to deep-seated extracranial schwannomas in the craniocervical junction (CCJ).
Yu-ichiro Ohnishi +5 more
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Global Spine Journal, 2023 Study Design Retrospective, cross-sectional Objectives To identify trauma patients with confirmed tears of the transverse atlantal ligament on cervical MRI and measure several parameters of atlanto-axial alignment on cervical CT, including the anterior ...
Peter Fiester +4 more
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Minimally Invasive Microscope-Assisted Stand-Alone Transarticular Screw Fixation without Gallie Supplementation in the Management of Mobile Atlantoaxial Instability [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2018 Study Design Retrospective study. Purpose To evaluate the clinico-radiological efficacy of stand-alone minimally invasive transarticular screw (MIS-TAS) fixation without supplemental Gallie fixation in the management of mobile C1–C2 instability. Overview
Tarun Dusad +5 more
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Diagnostics, 2022 The craniovertebral junction defined as the occiput, the atlas, and the axis is a complex bony region that contains vital neural and vascular structures.
Paolo Spinnato +2 more
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Application of threedimensional model in the management of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Methods:Results:Conclusion:Amaç:Bu çalışmanın amacı, redükte edilemeyen atlantoaksiyel çıkık tedavisinde vida yerleştirilmesi uygulamasının doğruluğunu geliştirmek için kullanılan gerçek boyutlu hızlı prototipleme (HP) 3-boyutlu model uygulamasını tarif ...
Xi Lin +5 more
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LOCKED-IN SYNDROME AFTER TRAUMATIC ATLANTOAXIAL SUBLUXATION: A CASE REPORT [PDF]
Coluna/Columna, 2022 Traumatic atlanto-axial subluxation is a rare and underdiagnosed condition due to its high rate – reported to be between 60 and 80% – of early mortality. Its diagnosis takes into account the trauma mechanism, precise analyses of the imaging tests and the
FRANCISCO DE SOUZA SANTOS +1 more
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Non-traumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation: A rare cause of neck stiffness
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015 Atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation is a rare condition in childhood. A sudden onset of pain and limitation in neck movements are the most common presenting features. Usually, a previous trauma history exists. This study presents a case of an 18-month-old
Pinar Gencpinar, Mine Erkan
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