An unusual injury mechanism of atlantoaxial dislocation: illustrative case
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Atlantoaxial dislocation
Atlantoaxial dislocation is the loss of normal alignment and stability of the first (atlas) and second (axis) cervical vertebrae with respect to each other. Etiologies are various, including trauma, congenital factors, infection, and connective tissue and autoimmune disorders. The condition must be appropriately diagnosed and managed to prevent deformity, spinal instability, and potential neuro...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2694-1902
DOI: 10.3171/case21134