A C1-2 locked facet in a child with atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. Case report.
Conservative treatment is reported in a child with atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. Three-dimensional (3D) computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated the degree of dislocation and alar ligament damage. A rigid cervical collar and muscle relaxant agents without any traction allowed full recovery. Control 3D CT scanning and MR imaging findings are reported.
Missori
Paolo
P
Department of Neuroscience, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy. missorp@yahoo.com
Miscusi
Massimo
M
Paolini
Sergio
S
DiBiasi
Claudio
C
Finocchi
Vannina
V
Peschillo
Simone
S
Delfini
Roberto
R
D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D001915:Braces; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents