Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation in an adolescent: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation is rarely caused by trauma in adults. Usually, the treatment of choice is traction using Halo/Gardner-Wells fixation devices for up to six weeks.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <...

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Main Authors: Meza Escobar Luis, Osterhoff Georg, Ossendorf Christian, Wanner Guido A, Simmen Hans-Peter, Werner Clément ML
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/27