Rare improperly treated traumatic vertical atlantoaxial dislocation: A case report and literature review
Orthopaedic Surgery2022Vol. 15(2), pp. 663–667
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Abstract
Skull traction is contraindicated in patients with traumatic vertical AAD. Application of a halo vest can be used for temporary fixation of the cervical spine and atlantoaxial fixation should be performed to maintain the stability of atlantoaxial articulation.
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