title: A C1-2 locked facet in a child with atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. Case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroscience, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy. missorp@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Missori
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Miscusi
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Paolini
authors.forename: Claudio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: DiBiasi
authors.forename: Vannina
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Finocchi
authors.forename: Simone
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Peschillo
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Delfini
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents