Traumatic dislocation of the atlanto-occipital joint
Date
2003
Authors
Govender S.
Vlok G.J.
Fisher-Jeffes N.
Du Preez C.P.
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Abstract
We present four patients who had sustained a traumatic dislocation of the atlanto-occipital joint. The diagnosis was initially missed in two patients. One patient, who was neurologically intact, was treated non-operatively. The remaining three recovered neurologically after an occipitocervical fusion. Early recognition of the injury, especially in multiply-injured patients with head injuries, and timely management may improve survival and neurological recovery.
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adult, article, atlantooccipital joint, case report, clinical feature, computer assisted tomography, conservative treatment, early diagnosis, female, head injury, human, joint dislocation, joint injury, male, neurological complication, priority journal, survival, Accidents, Traffic, Adult, Atlanto-Occipital Joint, Craniocerebral Trauma, Dislocations, Female, Humans, Male, Spinal Injuries
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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B
85
6
85
6