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Congenital atlantoaxial dislocation in children

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The clinical and radiological features of 10 cases of congenital atlantoaxial dislocation have been studied. Ninety percent were male-The mean age at onset of symptoms was 9.3 years. Onset was gradual in 9 cases. The mean duration of symptoms was 3.3 years. A predisposing factor was seen in 150% cases. Progressive neurological deficit was the presenting symptoms in 7 patients while 3 had transitory attacks. Pyramidal involvement was seen in all. Occipitalisation, fusion of C2 and 3 and A.A. dislocation was seen in 50%. The dislocation was reducible in 30 percent. Surgery was done in 3 and 7 patients were treated conservatively.

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  1. Departments of Neurology & Pediatrics, King George’s Medical College, 226003, Lucknow

    R. Shukla M.D.M.N.A.M.S. (Lecturer in Neurology), D. Nag M.D.M.A.A.N & G. K. Malik M.D., D.C.H.

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Shukla, R., Nag, D. & Malik, G.K. Congenital atlantoaxial dislocation in children. Indian J Pediatr 49, 447–451 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02834440

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