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[Occipitocervical fusion in rheumatoid arthritis].

Authors :
Rittmeister M
Böhme T
Richolt J
Kerschbaumer F
Source :
Der Orthopade [Orthopade] 2001 Dec; Vol. 30 (12), pp. 932-6.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A case of spontaneous occipitocervical fusion is discussed. The authors believe that fusion at the occipitocervical junction will occasionally occur in rheumatoid arthritis in the adult population. As a result of fusion, the dens axis is unable to exert compression on the spinal cord with increased neck flexion.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
0085-4530
Volume :
30
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Orthopade
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11803746
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s001320170006