A case of successful treatment of chronic transdental dislocation of the atlas using a halo device
S. T. Vetrila , S. V. Kolesov
N.N. Priorov Journal of Traumatology and Orthopedics ›› 1995, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (1-2) : 52 -54.
A case of successful treatment of chronic transdental dislocation of the atlas using a halo device
Chronic transdental dislocations of the atlas are among the most severe spinal injuries. In this area, the vertebral arteries, spinal cord, cranial nerves are in close contact. According to the literature [3], severe neurological symptoms develop in 25% of cases with fractures of the C2 odontoid process.
chronic transdental dislocation / halo apparatus
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