title: Traumatic bilateral rotatory dislocation of the atlanto-axial joints: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Traumatic bilateral rotatory dislocation at the atlanto-axial joints is a rare injury in adults. Only three prior cases have been reported (1,2,3). Our case report, review of management, and pathophysiology from the literature is presented. This injury may be successfully treated by closed reduction and brace immobilization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cheney
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fischgrund
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology*; D001915:Braces; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D012399:Rotation