| Literature DB >> 845654 |
Abstract
A case of traumatic atlantooccipital dislocation is presented and the literature reviewed. This type of traumatic dislocation is probably produced by violent hyperextension of the upper cervical spine. Cranial nerve injuries and spinal cord injuries are common. Early fusion is recommended.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 845654 DOI: 10.3171/jns.1977.46.5.0663
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurosurg ISSN: 0022-3085 Impact factor: 5.115