Atlanto-axial dislocation due to ossiculum terminale persistens
- 1 March 1980
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Acta Neurochirurgica
- Vol. 52 (1-2) , 105-112
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01400954
Abstract
Two cases of atlanto-axial dislocation due to ossiculum terminale of the odontoid process are reported. A new technique of posterior fusion with a Y-shaped plate is described. Embryological data, clinical features, and operative treatment of this unusual condition are discussed.Keywords
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