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KMID : 1155620080030010001
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2008 Volume.3 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.7
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Os Odontoideum Corresponding to Absolute Contra-Indications of Chuna Manipulation Treatment : A Case Report
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Moon Tae-Woong
Jung Young-Hoon
Eorm Tae-Woong
Kang Myung-Jin
Kong Duck-Hyun
Cho Tae-Young
Kim Ki-Joo
Lee Kwang-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objectives : The os odontoideum is an uncommon abnormality which is due to non fusion of axis and odontoid process that exists as a separate ossicle apart from a hypoplastic dens. Its clinical significance lies in its potential to produce serious neurologic symptoms after cervical Chuna Manipulation Treatment. We experienced a patient diagnosed as os odontoideum which corresponds to absolute contra-indications of chuna manipulation treatment and report it.
Methods : The patient was diagnosed as os odontoideum through cervical spine CT and MRI. Results and
Conclusion : During cervical physical examination, we encountered L’hermitte’s phenomenon from the patient and suspected one of contra-indications of chuna manipulation treatment. We could diagnose the patient as os odontoideum through cervical spine CT, MRI and prevent him from severe sequelae caused by chuna manipulation treatment.
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KEYWORD
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os odontoideum, Chuna Manipulation Treatment, absolute contra-indications
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