Atalantoaxial Dislocation after Hyperextension of Neck: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2014, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
24 years female patient had sudden onset quadriparesis without any significant trauma, so the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome was considered. On repeated questioning, she told that, she was taking clothes off the rope when she suddenly lost her power. After investigation it turned out to be a case of sudden onset quadriparesis secondary to fracture dens due to hyperextension of neck. Patient was operated for surgical decompression and stabilization.
Authors and Affiliations
D. B. Katikar , R. D. Jaykar , R. R. Ghule
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