Vertical atlantoaxial dislocation.
An unusual case of vertical atlantoaxial dislocation without medulla oblongata or spinal cord injury is reported. The pathogenic process suggested occipito-axial dislocation. The case was treated surgically with excellent results on mobility and pain.
Department of Orthopedic, Traumatologic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pitié Teaching Hospital, Paris VI University, France.
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Ramaré
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Lazennec
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Saillant
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Hansen
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D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged