Traumatic atlantooccipital dislocation. Case report.
A case of traumatic atlantooccipital dislocation is presented and the literature reviewed. This type of traumatic dislocation is probably produced by violent hyperextension of the upper cervical spine. Cranial nerve injuries and spinal cord injuries are common. Early fusion is recommended.
D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery