J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1987 Dec;16(4):1257-1264.

Rheumatoid Atlantoaxial Subluxation: Report of a Case

• Yoon SH
• Kim YS

Abstract

A 18 year-old boy developed a rheumatoid atlantoaxial subluxation with mild weakness of all extremities which developed relatively suddenly 4 months after the innitial symptom of neck pain. Skeletal traction followed by posterior C1-2 fusion with wiring and halovest were done successfully.

Keyword

Atlantoaxial Subluxation; Rheumatoid arthritis; Posterior fusion

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Extremities
Humans
Male
Neck Pain
Traction