Subluxation of the atlanto-axial joint.
A case of post operative atlanto-axial dislocation is presented which was diagnosed on CT scan although the clinical signs and symptoms should have suggested the diagnosis. It is recommended that all patients who present with torticollis in the early post operative period should be considered to have C1-C2 dislocation and an orthopaedic opinion should be sought.
Parker
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Selwyn
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Bradley
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D000293:Adolescent; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed