Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation associated with C2 articular facet fracture in adult patient: Case report

Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation associated with C2 articular facet fracture in adult patient: Case report

Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation is a very rare injury in adults which is often misdiagnosed initially. Its combination with C2 fractures is predominated by dens lesions. Therapeutic management is challenging because of the difficulty to achieve optimal reduction and permanent stability. We...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Bellil, Khaled Hadhri, Maamoun Sridi, Mondher Kooli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Atlantoaxial joint
cervical spine
injury
rotatory dislocation
reduction
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=4;spage=163;epage=166;aulast=Bellil

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