Spontaneous fusion of atlanto-axial dislocation in psoriatic spondylitis.
A 36-year-old man, suffering from psoriatic arthritis from the age of 17 years, was found to have developed atlanto-axial dislocation at the age of 30. Spontaneous fusion took place over the next two years. An explanation for this finding is based upon a review of the literature regarding the nature of spinal involvement in psoriatic arthritis.
D000328:Adult; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012598:Sclerosis / Q000150:complications; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000150:complications*