Sandeep Mohindra1, Manjul Tripathi, Suman Arora. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. sandeepneuro@gmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Achondroplasia is the commonest form of human dwarfism. The authors report atlanto-axial instability, in consequence to os odontoideum in this subgroup of patients. METHODS: Two achondroplastic dwarfs harboring atlanto-axial dislocation are described along with radiological findings. RESULTS: Both children underwent successful internal rigid immobilization, using sublaminar atlanto-axial wiring. CONCLUSIONS: Craniovertebral junction instability should be evaluated among these children, whenever foramen magnum insufficiency is being considered.
BACKGROUND:Achondroplasia is the commonest form of human dwarfism. The authors report atlanto-axial instability, in consequence to os odontoideum in this subgroup of patients. METHODS: Two achondroplastic dwarfs harboring atlanto-axial dislocation are described along with radiological findings. RESULTS: Both children underwent successful internal rigid immobilization, using sublaminar atlanto-axial wiring. CONCLUSIONS: Craniovertebral junction instability should be evaluated among these children, whenever foramen magnum insufficiency is being considered.
Authors: Ali Al Kaissi; Sergey Ryabykh; Olga M Pavlova; Polina Ochirova; Vladimir Kenis; Farid Ben Chehida; Rudolf Ganger; Franz Grill; Susanne Gerit Kircher Journal: Medicine (Baltimore) Date: 2019-01 Impact factor: 1.889