Atlantoaxial instability in a case of Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome
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Atlantoaxial instability in Down's syndrome.
Some issues related to participation in certain sports by persons with Down syndrome require clarification. Since 1965 there have been occasional reports about a condition described at various times as instability, subluxation, or dislocation of the anticulation of the first and second cervical vertebrae (atlantoaxial joint) among persons with Down syndrome.’’5 This condition has also been foun...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
سال: 2021
ISSN: 0974-8237
DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_5_21