title: Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. A case report and proposal of a new classification system.
abstract: Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) remains a relatively rare finding. A case of AARF is reported and the existing Fielding and Hawkins classification is reviewed. Furthermore a new classification system is proposed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Waegeneers
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Voet
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: De Boeck
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Opdecam
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome