Traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation in two dogs.
In 2 cases of traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation in the dog, neurologic signs were associated with cranial cervical pain. Treatment consisted of manual reduction, with the dog under general anesthesia, followed by application of a plaster cast to hold the head and neck in flexion. Recovery was complete in both cases.
D000818:Animals; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*