Atlanto-axial subluxation in Down's syndrome

J F Powell; T Woodcock; F E Luscombe

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1990.tb14886.x

Atlanto-axial subluxation in Down's syndrome

Anaesthesia. 1990 Dec;45(12):1049-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1990.tb14886.x.

Authors

J F Powell¹, T Woodcock, F E Luscombe

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthetics, Southampton General Hospital.

PMID: 2149004
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1990.tb14886.x

Abstract

A case of atlanto-axial subluxation in a patient with Down's syndrome is described. The gradual deterioration in the patient's locomotor ability caused a delay in diagnosis. Patterns of presentation of this condition are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Atlanto-Axial Joint* / diagnostic imaging
Down Syndrome / complications*
Female
Humans
Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
Joint Dislocations / etiology*
Pneumonia / etiology
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Radiography
Spinal Cord Compression / etiology