Atlantoaxial Instability due to Hypoplasia of the Odontoid Process.
- Author:
Jong Keun PARK
1
;
Sang Joon SHIM
;
Soo Il YOO
;
Yong Sung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon Christian Hospital, Incheon, Korea. pjkty@hitel.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atlantoaxial instability;
Odontoid process hypoplasia;
Posterior transarticular screw fixation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Neck Pain;
Odontoid Process*;
Sensation;
Transplants;
Upper Extremity
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;34(2):168-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The authors present a case of a 39-year old man, admitted with neck pain and tingling sensation on his right upper extremity. On radiological investigation, atlantoaxial instability due to odontoid process hypoplasia and mild upper cervical cord compression by abnormal soft tissue were revealed. We performed posterior C1-2 transarticular screw fixation with posterior bone graft and could obtain good postoperative result.
