Atlantoaxial dislocation associated with the maldevelopment of the posterior neural arch of axis causing compressive myelopathy.

Behari, SanjayKiran Kumar, M VBanerji, DeepuChhabra, Devendra KJain, Vijendra K2004-12-012009-06-032004-12-012009-06-032004-12-01Behari S, Kiran Kumar MV, Banerji D, Chhabra DK, Jain VK. Atlantoaxial dislocation associated with the maldevelopment of the posterior neural arch of axis causing compressive myelopathy. Neurology India. 2004 Dec; 52(4): 489-91http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/120248The craniovertebral junction has a predilection for a variety of congenital anomalies due to its complex development. The association of atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) with the maldevelopment of the posterior arch of axis is extremely rare. We report two such cases and present the management strategy.engAdolescentAtlanto-Axial Joint --abnormalitiesChildDislocations --etiologyHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleNeck Pain --etiologyQuadriplegia --etiologySpinal Cord Compression --etiologyTomography, X-Ray ComputedAtlantoaxial dislocation associated with the maldevelopment of the posterior neural arch of axis causing compressive myelopathy.Case Reports