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C2–3 Fusion, C3–4 Cord Compression and C1–2 Posterior Facetal Instability: An Evaluation of Treatment Strategy Based on Four Surgically Treated Cases [PDF]

open access: yesAsian Spine Journal, 2016
Study DesignFour patients had C2–3 vertebral fusion and radiologically demonstrated cord compression at C3–4 level related to disc bulge with or without association of osteophytes and C1–2 posterior facetal dislocation.
Atul Goel
doaj   +1 more source

Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
A Goel   +78 more
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Airtraq® aided tracheal intubation in a patient of Down’s syndrome with traumatic atlantoaxial dislocation

open access: yesJournal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, 2016
Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that is associated with multiple congenital anomalies having great impact on anaesthetic management. Apart from this, it also predisposes the patient to the atlantoaxial dislocation making the management of airway a ...
Obaid A. Siddiqi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The residual STL volume as a metric to evaluate accuracy and reproducibility of anatomic models for 3D printing: application in the validation of 3D-printable models of maxillofacial bone from reduced radiation dose CT images. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BackgroundThe effects of reduced radiation dose CT for the generation of maxillofacial bone STL models for 3D printing is currently unknown. Images of two full-face transplantation patients scanned with non-contrast 320-detector row CT were reconstructed
Cai, Tianrun   +8 more
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Risk Factors for the Development and Progression of Atlantoaxial Subluxation in Surgically Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Considering the Time Interval between Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis and Surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objective : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that can affect the cervical spine, especially the atlantoaxial region. The present study evaluated the risk factors for atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) development and progression in patients ...
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core   +5 more sources

Traumatic Posterior Atlantoaxial Dislocation without Fracture of the Odontoid Process: A Case Report and Literature Review

open access: yes대한영상의학회지, 2017
Traumatic posterior atlantoaxial dislocation without odontoid fracture is very rare. Patient prognosis depends on the neurologic symptoms or the extent of damage to the structures.
Yong Kyun Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Posterior cervical spine arthrodesis with laminar screws: a report of two cases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
We performed fixation using laminar screws in 2 patients in whom lateral mass screws, pedicle screws or transarticular screws could not be inserted. One was a 56-year-old woman who had anterior atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS).
Nakanishi, Kazuo   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Rationale and design of The Delphi Trial – I(RCT): international randomized clinical trial of rheumatoid craniocervical treatment, an intervention-prognostic trial comparing 'early' surgery with conservative treatment [ISRCTN65076841] [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which affects 1% of the population. Hands and feet are most commonly involved followed by the cervical spine. The spinal column consists of vertebrae stabilized by an intricate network of
Jasper FC Wolfs   +53 more
core   +3 more sources

AOSpine—Spine Trauma Classification System: The Value of Modifiers: A Narrative Review With Commentary on Evolving Descriptive Principles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: To describe the current AOSpine Trauma Classification system for spinal trauma and highlight the value of patient-specific modifiers for facilitating communication and nuances in treatment.
Benneker, MD, Lorin M.   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Torticollis and rotatory atlantoaxial dislocation: A clinical review

open access: yesJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2019
Rotatory atlantoaxial instability can manifest as an acute episode following subtle or minor injury or even following a gentle tap on head in young children and can manifest as a painless deformity of the head.
Atul Goel
doaj   +1 more source

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