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Atlantoaxial Rotary Fixation
source: FP Notebook
year: 2017
authors: Scott Moses
summary/abstract:Epidemiology
-Primarily occurs in children with risk factors (see below)
-May also occur in adults
Pathophysiology
-Minor Trauma or inflammation from mild Upper Respiratory Infection results in Cervical Ligamentous Instability
-Atlantoaxial joint becomes unstable, allowing for subluxation C1 on C2
Risk Factors
-Atlantoaxial Instability
-Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
-Down Syndrome
-Marfan Syndrome
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