Journal of Trauma and Injury

The Korean Society of Traumatology (대한외상학회)
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Missed Detection of an Occipito-atlanto-axial Instability: A Case Report

초기 발견에 실패한 후두-환추-축추 불안전성 환자: 증례보고

  • Lee, Shih-Min (Department of Neurosurgery, Dankook University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yoon, Kyeong-Wook (Department of Neurosurgery, Dankook University College of Medicine)
  • 이세민 (단국대학교 의과대학 단국대학교병원 신경외과) ;
  • 윤경욱 (단국대학교 의과대학 단국대학교병원 신경외과)
  • Received : 2013.09.11
  • Accepted : 2013.12.23
  • Published : 2014.03.31
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Abstract

Occipito-atlanto-axial subluxation is a type of high cervical injury. Misdiagnosis of this instability might cause several complications, including neurologic deficits. A radiologic evaluation must be performed and specific parameters that imply cervical instability must be confirmed. Full understanding of these parameters may prevent not only delayed diagnosis but also unexpected complication. We report a case of delayed detection of a cervical instability and emphasize the role of proper diagnosis.

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