Cervical Myelopathy Resulting From Non-Rheumatoid Atlantoaxial Subluxation.
- Author:
Jin Ok KIM
1
;
Hyo Jeong KIM
;
Dong Joo YUN
;
Youngchai KO
;
Sang Hyun JANG
;
Soo Jin YOON
;
Gun Sei OH
;
Soo Joo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. djy@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atlantoaxial subluxation;
Myelopathy;
Osteoarthritis
- MeSH:
Neck Pain;
Osteoarthritis;
Spinal Cord;
Spinal Cord Compression;
Spinal Cord Diseases
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2012;30(3):196-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
