Abstract:Rationale: Traumatic lateral atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) combined with an odontoid fracture is extremely rare. The standards applicable to management of the traumatic lateral AAD are still in flux due to the infrequency of this injury.Patient concerns: We present a unique case of traumatic lateral AAD combined with a type II odontoid fracture in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).Diagnosis: Spinal computed tomography showed ankylosis of the entire spine from the sacroiliac joint to the cervical spin… Show more
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