title: [Traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation. (About two cases with late clinical manifestations) (author's transl)].
abstract: Two cases of atlanto axial dislocation with late neurological manifestations are reported and the very few cases of the literature are reviewed. The clinical signs are non specific. Excellent lateral tomography must demonstrate the abnormal space between atlas and axis. Surgical treatment includes bone fusion after reduction of the dislocation by cautious skull-traction. The results are excellent if the operation is performed before the onset of severe neurological deficits.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra; D001270:Cervical Atlas; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Les luxations atloido-axoidiennes traumatiques à propos de deux observations à révélation tardive.