title: Congenital absence of the posterior arch of the atlas associated with a fracture of the anterior arch.
abstract: Structural defects of the posterior arch of the atlas are rare, and range from clefts of variable location and size to more extensive defects such as complete agenesis. These abnormalities are usually incidental radiological findings. We present a case of a fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital abnormality of the posterior arch.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Celestino Villamil s/n, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. lauracorominas1979@hotmail.com
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Corominas
authors.forename: K Z
authors.initials: KZ
authors.lastname: Masrouha
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents