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Atlantoaxial subluxation in psoriatic arthropathy
Author(s) -
Kaplan Jerry G.,
Rosenberg Richard S.,
DeSouza Trevor,
Post Kalmon D.,
Freilich Mark D.,
Salamon Oscar,
Lantos George,
Reinitz Elizabeth
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
annals of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.764
H-Index - 296
eISSN - 1531-8249
pISSN - 0364-5134
DOI - 10.1002/ana.410230516
Subject(s) - medicine , subluxation , arthropathy , magnetic resonance imaging , complication , atlanto axial joint , cervical spine , surgery , radiology , pathology , osteoarthritis , alternative medicine
Symptomatic atlantoaxial dislocation occurs rarely in psoriatic arthropathy and has previously been reported only as a late complication in this disorder. We report severe upward axial dislocation and acquired basilar impression as a presenting manifestation of psoriatic arthropathy. Magnetic resonance imaging is useful in evaluating this condition.

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