Atlanto-axial rotational limitation secondary to osteoid osteoma of the axis. Case report

An unusual case of atlanto-axial rotational limitation secondary to an osteoid osteoma of the axis is presented. Transoral microsurgical resection followed by physical therapy improved the clinical symptoms. This case illustrates several unique problems within the cervical spine as well as the effic...

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Published inJournal of neurosurgery Vol. 70; no. 1; p. 129
Main Authors Bucci, M N, Feldenzer, J A, Phillips, W A, Gebarski, S S, Dauser, R C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1989
Subjects
Atlanto-Axial Joint - physiopathology
Axis, Cervical Vertebra
Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Bone Neoplasms - physiopathology
Bone Neoplasms - surgery
Child
Humans
Male
Osteoma, Osteoid - diagnostic imaging
Osteoma, Osteoid - physiopathology
Osteoma, Osteoid - surgery
Rotation
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:An unusual case of atlanto-axial rotational limitation secondary to an osteoid osteoma of the axis is presented. Transoral microsurgical resection followed by physical therapy improved the clinical symptoms. This case illustrates several unique problems within the cervical spine as well as the efficacy of the transoral approach to the axis.
ISSN:0022-3085
DOI:10.3171/jns.1989.70.1.0129