title: [Instability of the atlantodental joint as a trauma sequela].
abstract: In the region of the upper cervical spine a wide variety of morphological and functional positions is possible. This makes diagnosis and expert evaluation of whiplash injuries to the cervical spine very difficult. The problem is discussed with reference to a case report of a so-called whiplash injury. The upper cervical spine must be investigated in flexion and extension by means of MRT and/or CT as soon as possible.
authors.affiliation: Neurochirurgische Universitätsklinik Kiel.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schön
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Braunsdorf
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007346:Insurance, Accident / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
vernacular_title: Zur Frage der Instabilität des atlantodentalen Gelenks als Traumafolge.