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  2. Sep 10, 2017 · Atlas joint instability: Causes, consequences and solutions. This article will explain in depth how to measure and correct the atlas joints, both at the much neglected atlanto-occipital junction, and the more popular atlantoaxial junction.

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  4. May 22, 2014 · Atlantoaxial dislocation can be defined with radiographic measurements of atlantoaxial joint articulation using the atlantodental interval (ADI). The ADI is a small slitlike space between the posterior aspect of the anterior atlas ring and the anterior aspect of the odontoid process.

    • Sun Y. Yang, Anthony J. Boniello, Caroline E. Poorman, Andy L. Chang, Shenglin Wang, Peter G. Passia...
    • 10.1055/s-0034-1376371
    • 2014
    • Global Spine J. 2014 Aug; 4(3): 197-210.
  5. Jun 12, 2023 · The atlantoaxial segment consists of the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) and forms a complex transitional structure bridging the occiput and cervical spine. The functional result of the joint is two-fold: to provide support for the occiput and the greatest range of motion and flexibility possible while maintaining stability.

    • 2023/06/12
  6. Atlantoaxial subluxation is misalignment of the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae, which may occur only with neck flexion. (See also Evaluation of Neck and Back Pain and Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities.) Atlantoaxial subluxation can result from major trauma or can occur without trauma in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile ...

  7. Atlanto-occipital dislocation, orthopedic decapitation, or internal decapitation describes ligamentous separation of the spinal column from the skull base. It is possible for a human to survive such an injury; however, 70% of cases result in immediate death.

  8. Jul 10, 2023 · Atlanto-axial subluxation is a disorder of C1-C2 causing impairment in rotation of the neck. The anterior facet of C1 is fixed on the facet of C2. It may be associated with dislocation of the lateral mass of C1 on C2.

  9. Nov 22, 2022 · The atlantoaxial joint is an important "transitional zone" in the cervical spine. prone to instability by both degenerative and traumatic processes. Pathophysiology. adult causes. degenerative. Down's syndrome. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Os odontoideum. traumatic.

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