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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Spinal ankylosis and sex-specific predisposing factors in type II odontoid fractures: a comparison with sub-axial fractures [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose We assessed the predisposition to type II odontoid fractures (T2OFs) in elderly people by comparing patients who had T2OFs with those who had sub-axial fractures.
Ryo Fujita +4 more
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A Case of Atlanto-Axial Rotatory Fixation Requiring Internal Fixation [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Most cases of atlanto-axial rotatory fixation (AARF) respond well to conservative treatment. Few reports have described initial management strategies.
Ryunosuke Fukushi +5 more
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Design of a Novel Artificial Atlanto‐Odontoid Joint and Its Anatomical and Radiological Studies Following Transoral Pharyngeal Approach Arthroplasty [PDF]
Orthopaedic SurgeryObjective For atlantoaxial joint disorders, traditional surgical approaches often presented challenges such as significant trauma and prolonged recovery. Therefore, it was crucial to explore safer and more effective surgical alternatives. The primary aim
Shengguang Lei +6 more
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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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Clinical efficacy of soft tissue micro-adjustment combined with traction in pediatric atlantoaxial subluxation: a randomised controlled study protocol using musculoskeletal ultrasound technology [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundAtlanto-axial rotatory subluxation (AARS) in pediatric patients is characterized by abnormal or restricted motion between the atlas and axis vertebrae, typically presenting with neck pain, limited mobility, torticollis, and muscle stiffness ...
Shuaizi Yin +8 more
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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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Athrodesis of the lateral atlanto-axial joint for the relief of neck pain and cervicogenic headache [PDF]
Pain Medicine, Bogduk Nikolai
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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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