Cervical Myelopathy Resulting From Non-Rheumatoid Atlantoaxial Subluxation
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 196-199, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Degenerative pannus arising from the atlanto-axial articulation is a rare entity, which is associated with chronic atlanto-axial instability in degenerative arthropathies. Due to cervical instability and the mass effect on the spinal cord, it can produce severe neck pain and compressive myelopathy. We report a case of cervical myelopathy resulting from non-rheumatoid atlanto-axial subluxation. The posterior stabilization provided excellent neurological improvement and pannus regression. Early recognition of this condition is important as the clinical condition will deteriorate without surgical interventions.
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Main subject:
Osteoarthritis
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Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord Compression
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Spinal Cord Diseases
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Neck Pain
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article