| Atlantooccipital instability in Down syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2939701 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Atlantooccipital instability is an uncommon and usually lethal result of major trauma. Nontraumatic cases of instability at this site are rare. We report the findings in two children with Down syndrome who have striking atlantooccipital subluxation demonstrated on flexion and extension radiographs. Since there is increasing radiologic evaluation of cervical spine stability in patients with Down syndrome who wish to participate in athletic activities, the status of the atlantooccipital joint needs careful assessment, especially after cervical fusion for C1-C2 instability. |
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Authors:
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D M Rosenbaum; J D Blumhagen; H A King |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 146 ISSN: 0361-803X ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 1986 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-06-13 Completed Date: 1986-06-13 Revised Date: 2008-02-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1269-72 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Athletic Injuries / prevention & control Atlanto-Occipital Joint / physiopathology, radiography* Child Dislocations / prevention & control, radiography*, surgery Down Syndrome / radiography* Female Humans Male Mass Screening Spinal Fusion |
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