Journal article
Nontraumatic Atlantoaxial Rotary Subluxation in the Pediatric Otolaryngology Patient: A Report of Four Cases
Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.110(12), pp.1137-1140
12/2001
DOI: 10.1177/000348940111001210
PMID: 11768704
Abstract
Nontraumatic atlantoaxial rotary subluxation (NAARS) is a relatively uncommon entity, with inconsistent presentations. It most commonly follows infectious processes or operative procedures. We present our experience with 4 pediatric otolaryngology patients with NAARS who were treated at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics during a 2-year period beginning in 1997. A review of the symptoms, physical findings, and radiographic abnormalities is presented. Treatment options, varying from muscle relaxants to surgical fusion, are discussed. A high index of suspicion in evaluating children with a stiff neck or pain on attempted motion is essential in order to facilitate prompt diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Nontraumatic Atlantoaxial Rotary Subluxation in the Pediatric Otolaryngology Patient: A Report of Four Cases
- Creators
- J. David Holcomb - Gulf Shores, AlabamaDebra M Jaffe - San Diego, CaliforniaNancy M Bauman - Iowa City, IowaJohn H Greinwald - Cincinnati, OhioRichard J. H Smith - Iowa City, Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.110(12), pp.1137-1140
- DOI
- 10.1177/000348940111001210
- PMID
- 11768704
- NLM abbreviation
- Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
- ISSN
- 0003-4894
- eISSN
- 1943-572X
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications; Los Angeles, CA
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/2001
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Anatomy and Cell Biology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Otolaryngology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984006453602771
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