Lateral atlantooccipital dislocation: case report.
A case of lateral atlantooccipital dislocation is presented, and its successful management is outlined, demonstrating the importance of the physical examination and the utilization of computed tomography. Open reduction and stabilization with direct visualization of the spinal axis is the preferred method of treatment.
D000328:Adult; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014143:Traction