What is atlantoaxial rotatory fixation?
Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation is a condition in which the first and second vertebrae of the cervical spine become interlocked in a rotated position. This condition can result in serious consequences and thus have a significant impact on patients, especially when diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
What is rotatory subluxation?
Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation is a rare condition in which patients present with the acute onset of torticollis. Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation represents a spectrum of disease from muscle spasm to a fixed mechanical block to reduction of the atlantoaxial complex.
What causes C1 C2 subluxation?
Rotational subluxation or dislocation of C1 on C2. Can develop from osseous or ligamentous abnormalities resulting from acquired or congenital disorders. As a result of instability, excessive motion and spinal cord compression may occur at the atlantoaxial joint.
What is atlantoaxial rotatory displacement?
Atlantoaxial Rotatory Displacement is a pediatric cervical spine rotatory instability caused by C1-C2 subluxation or facet dislocation.
What does C1 and C2 control?
Nerves in the cervical spine Cervical nerves C1, C2 and C3 control your forward, backward and side head and neck movements. The C2 nerve provides sensation to the upper area of your head; C3 gives sensation to the side of your face and back of your head.
How do you fix a C1 subluxation?
The treatment of pain that stems from C1-C2 in the upper neck is usually nonsurgical….Nonsurgical Treatment for C1-C2
- Medication.
- Immobilization.
- Physical therapy.
- Chiropractic manipulation.
- Traction refers to stretching and/or realigning the spine to relieve direct nerve pressure and stress on the vertebral levels.
How do you fix C1 and C2 vertebrae?
Surgical methods used in the C1-C2 vertebral levels include: Fusion of the C1-C2 vertebrae. This surgery is usually performed at the back of the cervical spine. The fractured vertebrae are fixed together with wires, plates, and screws.
Can CT scan help us better understand C1-C2 rotatory fixation and subluxation?
CT scan study of atlantoaxial rotatory mobility in asymptomatic adult subjects: a basis for better understanding C1-C2 rotatory fixation and subluxation
When is surgery of the C1-C2 vertebral and/or spinal level considered?
Surgery of the C1-C2 vertebral and/or spinal level is usually considered in one or more of the following cases: When the transverse ligament—ligament that holds the C1 and C2 vertebrae together is partially or completely torn.
What is C1 C2 fusion surgery?
Fusion of the C1-C2 vertebrae. This surgery is usually performed at the back of the cervical spine. The fractured vertebrae are fixed together with wires, plates, and screws. This surgery provides a high level of stability to the damaged vertebrae.