Swan-neck deformity secondary to osteomyelitis of the posterior elements of the cervical spine. Case report.
A case of osteomyelitis is described, involving the posterior elements of the cervical vertebrae in a 7-year-old girl and resulting in swan-neck deformity. Treatment was initiated with antibiotics, and the patient was placed in halo traction. Eventually posterior cervical fusion was performed, which provided excellent stability and correction of the deformity.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D011187:Posture; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion