Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Anterior Atlanto-axial subluxation ====== ===== General information ===== One-third of patients with anterior [[Atlanto-axial subluxation]] have a neurologic deficit or die. [[Subluxation]] may be due to: 1. disruption (rupture) of the [[transverse atlantal ligament]] (TAL): the [[atlantodental interval]] (ADI) will be increased a) attachment points of the TAL may be weakened in [[rheumatoid arthritis]] b) trauma: may cause anatomic or functional ligament disruption 2. incompetence of the [[odontoid process]]: ADI will be normal a) [[odontoid fracture]] b) congenital hypoplasia,e.g.[[Morquio syndrome]] anterior_atlantoaxial_subluxation.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:53by 127.0.0.1