title: Grisel's syndrome in head and neck practice.
abstract: Grisel's syndrome is a rare condition of uncertain etiology characterized by a non-traumatic atlanto-axial subluxation, secondary to an infection in the head and neck region. The authors discuss the history, pathogenesis, terminology, classification, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of this syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, ENT Clinic, University of Udine, Piazzale S. Maria della Misericordia, I-33100 Udine, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rinaldo
authors.forename: Vanni
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mondin
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Suárez
authors.forename: Eric M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Genden
authors.forename: Alfio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferlito
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D001510:Bed Rest; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013577:Syndrome; D014103:Torticollis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents