Atlantoaxial rotatory dislocation: Surgical treatment in a pediatric patient cohort

Abstract

.Surgical correction of AARD is an appropriate method of treatment after failed non-operative therapy..The technique of surgical reduction and C1-C2 fixation using Harms/Goel technique provides excellent clinical outcomes..In case of traumatic AARD we recommend to consider temporary fixation.

Keywords

• Atlantoaxial rotatory dislocation
• pediatric patient