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Atlantoaxial stability in ossiculum terminale. Case report.
1Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Taiwan.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|July 17, 2001
Summary
This study details a patient with ossiculum terminale, a rare bone formation. Imaging confirmed good atlantoaxial stability, indicating no risk of spinal cord injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Ossiculum terminale is a rare anatomical variant.
- Atlantoaxial stability is crucial for spinal cord protection.
Observation:
- A patient presented with ossiculum terminale.
- Advanced imaging techniques including 3D CT, MRI, and radiographs were utilized.
- The study focused on evaluating atlantoaxial stability and the ossiculum terminale structure.
Findings:
- Bone formation was observed between the ossicles and the odontoid process body.
- Excellent atlantoaxial stability was clearly demonstrated in the patient.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing and assessing spinal anomalies.
- Understanding ossiculum terminale variants is key for orthopedic surgeons and radiologists.
- The findings suggest that ossiculum terminale may not always compromise atlantoaxial stability.