Presentation
A case of Type I odontoid fracture in association with atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial dislocation resulting in death is presented. The normal ligamentous anatomy is reviewed and proposed mechanisms for this injury are discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Down Syndrome
Abstract A patient with Down's syndrome and asymptomatic atlanto-occipital instability is described. The relationship between atlanto-occipital instability, atlanto-axial instability and generalized ligamentous laxity, is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Asymptomatic
Abstract A patient with Down's syndrome and asymptomatic atlanto-occipital instability is described. The relationship between atlanto-occipital instability, atlanto-axial instability and generalized ligamentous laxity, is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Musculoskeletal
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Atlanto-Axial Instability
The relationship between atlanto-occipital instability, atlanto-axial instability and generalized ligamentous laxity, is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Fracture
It is proposed that the Type I odontoid fracture is a likely manifestation of atlanto-occipital instability and rarely occurs as an isolated or stable injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
The pathophysiology, diagnosis and surgical treatment are described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology, diagnosis and surgical treatment are described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]