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Cervical vertebrae subluxation
Author(s) -
Hopla Dan M.,
Mazur John M.,
Bass Richard M.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198309000-00008
Subject(s) - medicine , subluxation , adenoidectomy , surgery , torticollis , atresia , complication , cervical vertebrae , tonsillectomy , alternative medicine , pathology
Rotary subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint is an uncommon complication of head and neck surgery and infections. Reported sequelae of this disorder range from torticollis to death from compression of the spinal cord. Two cases of C1‐C2 rotary subluxation will be discussed. These complications occurred following otitis media, repair of choanal atresia, and an adenoidectomy. The literature is reviewed.