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Cervical Myelopathy due to Congenital Atlanto-axial Dislocation

Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, 2005
Five cases of atlanto-axial dislocation (AAD) are reported with emphasis on their clinical presentation and literature is reviewed. The first patient had gross AAD and presented as progressive myelopathy.
PVS Rana , Mohit P. Shetti , Lekhjung Thapa   +2 more
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Assessment of Atlanto-Axial and Mandibular Rotation by Cone Beam Computed Tomography [PDF]

, 2018
The cranial portion of the vertebral segment together with the atlanto-occipital joint represents a very complex area. Since this system could be influenced by different atlas and mandibular position, the aim of this work was to assess atlanto-axial and ...
Migliario M., Lucchina, Alberta Greco, Andrea Papini, Rodella, Luigi F, Labanca, Mauro, Rezzani, Rita, Papini, Andrea, Rodella L. F., Galli M., Lucchina A. G., Papini A., Galli, Massimo, Rita Rezzani, Alberta Greco Lucchina, Mauro Labanca, Buffoli, Barbara, Rezzani R., Buffoli B., Labanca M., Mario Migliario, Barbara Buffoli, Massimo Galli, Marco Ferrari, Luigi F. Rodella, Ferrari M., Ferrari, Marco, Migliario, Mario   +26 more
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Atlanto-axial tuberculosis in adults

, 1987
Twelve adult patients with confirmed tuberculosis of the atlanto-axial spine are presented and a classification proposed. Stage I has minimal ligamentous or bone destruction and no displacement of C1 on C2; the suggested treatment is transoral biopsy ...
R Lifeso
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Design of a Novel Artificial Atlanto‐Odontoid Joint and Its Anatomical and Radiological Studies Following Transoral Pharyngeal Approach Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic Surgery
Objective 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, Lingyong Jing, Xijiong Chen, Zhiwei Gan, Jianbin Zhong, Liming Yu, Yong Hu   +6 more
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Clinical remarks on acute post-traumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation in pediatric-aged patients.

, 2014
Objective. This study aimed to identify specific findings related to acute posttraumatic atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation in pediatric patients. Methods.
PESCHILLO, SIMONE, DOMENICUCCI, Maurizio, MARRUZZO, DANIELE, MISSORI, Paolo   +3 more
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Computed tomographic morphometric analysis of lateral inclination C1 pedicle screw for atlantoaxial instability patients with a narrow C1 posterior arch

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Atlanto-axial instability (AAI) is a congenital or developmental condition that leads to instability/subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint. This study is performed to determine anatomic feasibility of trajectory L and help select an optimal screw ...
Lei Zhang, Huan Wang
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Clinical value of extension-flexion MRI in evaluating the indication of internal fixation for patients of craniovertebral junction malformation

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2011
Objective To analyse the value of cervical extension-flexion magnetic resonance imaging (EFMRI) in the evaluation of possible atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) associated with Arnold-Chiari malformation.
Zan CHEN, Yonghua SUN, Hao WU, Xingwen WANG, Fengzeng JIAN   +4 more
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Traumatic dislocation of the atlanto-occipital joint

, 2003
We present four patients who had sustained a traumatic dislocation of the atlanto-occipital joint. The diagnosis was initially missed in two patients. One patient, who was neurologically intact, was treated non-operatively. The remaining three recovered
G. J. Vlok, C. P. Du Preez, S. Govender, N. Fisher-Jeffes   +3 more
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The Functional Relationship Between the Sacroiliac Joint and the Occipito-Atlanto-Axial-Joint Complex: Pilot Study

, 2014
As more knowledge is gained about how the human body moves and functions, traditional approaches to treatment and rehabilitation need to be examined. The theory of tensegrity emphasizes the oneness of the human body.
Sasaki, Yuichi
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Interpretation of "Expert consensus on posterior facet distraction and fusion technique for the treatment of atlantoaxial dislocation (2024)"

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery
Atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) is a common craniovertebral junction deformity that can result in severe neurological dysfunction. To better standardize the diagnosis and treatment of AAD, the Spine and Spinal Cord Group, Neurosurgical Branch, Chinese ...
DU Yue‐qi, CHEN Zan
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