Atlanto-axial dislocation without fracture: case report of an ejection injury.
We describe an unusual injury to the upper cervical spine sustained during ejection from an aircraft. MRI provided an accurate and direct diagnosis of the severe ligamentous injuries.
Boos
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Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, England.
Khazim
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Kerslake
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Webb
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Mehdian
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D000060:Accidents, Aviation; D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed