Non-traumatic subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint following an upper respiratory infection or ENT surgery.
Summarize the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving pediatric orthopedists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists.
Why proper management is critical to prevent lifelong neurological deficits or deformity. 2. Congenital and Developmental Disorders The Management of Disorders of the Child’s Cerv...
Observation, bracing (Philadelphia collars), or halo vest immobilization.
Displacement of the odontoid process into the foramen magnum. bracing (Philadelphia collars)
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Management of odontoid fractures or atlanto-occipital dissociation. 4. Inflammatory and Infectious Conditions increased ligamentous laxity
Briefly explain how a child’s spine differs from an adult’s (e.g., increased ligamentous laxity, shallow facet joints, and the presence of growth plates).