Atlantoaxial Spondyloptosis: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
A posterior-only approach for the management of atlantoaxial spondyloptosis with malunited type-2 odontoid fracture is associated with lower morbidity and fewer complications than anterior or combined approaches, while still achieving all surgical goals. The integrity of the transverse ligament is mandatory in such cases.
Authors
- Firooz Salehpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0693-6400)
- Ali Kazeminezhad
- Jaloliddin Mavlonov
- Seyed Reza Mousavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8188-3818)
- Seyed Ali Hosseini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3969-3241)
- Majid Reza Farrokhi
- Mohammadhadi Amirshahparimotlagh
Institutions
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Jahrom University (IR)
- Tajik State Medical University (TJ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Medical Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s542587
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Shiraz University