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KMID : 0359720120300030196
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Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2012 Volume.30 No. 3 p.196 ~ p.199
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Cervical Myelopathy Resulting From Non-Rheumatoid Atlantoaxial Subluxation
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Kim Jin-Ok
Kim Hyo-Jeong
Yun Dong-Joo
Ko Young-Chai
Jang Sang-Hyun
Yoon Soo-Jin
Oh Gun-Sei
Lee Soo-Joo
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Abstract
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Degenerative pannus arising from the atlanto-axial articulation is a rare entity, which is associated with chronic atlanto-axial instability in degenerative arthropathies. Due to cervical instability and the mass effect on the spinal cord, it can produce severe neck pain and compressive myelopathy. We report a case of cervical myelopathy resulting from non-rheumatoid atlanto-axial subluxation. The posterior stabilization provided excellent neurological improvement and pannus regression. Early recognition of this condition is important as the clinical condition will deteriorate without surgical interventions.
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KEYWORD
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Atlantoaxial subluxation, Myelopathy, Osteoarthritis
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