Rotatory dislocation of both atlanto-axial joints.
A case of rotatory dislocation of both atlanto-axial joints is presented. A review of the literature reveals two other cases, both in children. This would appear to be the first report in an adult, who survived and made a full recovery.
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012399:Rotation