Atlantoaxial Subluxation due to an Os Odontoideum in an Achondroplastic Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Rahimizadeh, Abolfazl
Soufiani, Housain F.
Hassani, Valiolah
Rahimizadeh, Ava
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The authors report the first example of an adult achondroplastic dwarf with progressive quadriparesis secondary to atlantoaxial subluxation as a consequence of an os odontoideum.
Actually, craniocervical region is a frequent site of compression and myelopathy in achondroplasia particularly in children as a result of small foramen magnum and hypertrophied opisthion.
Moreover, very rarely in achondroplastic patients, coexistence of atlantoaxial instability as the sequel of os odontoideum can result in further compression of the already compromised cervicomedullary neural tissues, the scenario that has been reported only in five achondroplastic children.
Herein, a 39-year-old achondroplastic male suffering such an extremely rare combination is presented.
With C1-C2 screw rod instrumentation, atlas arch laminectomy, limited suboccipital craniectomy, and release of dural fibrous bands, reduction, decompression, and stabilization could be achieved properly resulting in steady but progressive recovery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahimizadeh, Abolfazl& Soufiani, Housain F.& Hassani, Valiolah& Rahimizadeh, Ava. 2015. Atlantoaxial Subluxation due to an Os Odontoideum in an Achondroplastic Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059431
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rahimizadeh, Abolfazl…[et al.]. Atlantoaxial Subluxation due to an Os Odontoideum in an Achondroplastic Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059431
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahimizadeh, Abolfazl& Soufiani, Housain F.& Hassani, Valiolah& Rahimizadeh, Ava. Atlantoaxial Subluxation due to an Os Odontoideum in an Achondroplastic Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059431
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059431