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Nontraumatic upper cervical spine instability in children.

Brian P D Wills1, John P Dormans

  • 1Departmen of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|April 6, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Nontraumatic upper cervical spine instability, affecting the occiput to C2-C3, can cause spinal cord compression. Diagnosis involves physical exams and imaging, with management including prevention and surgical fusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • The upper cervical spine (occiput to C2-C3) encompasses critical joints like the occipitoatlantal and atlantoaxial joints.
  • Nontraumatic instability arises from developmental abnormalities or connective tissue disorders, leading to ligamentous laxity.
  • This instability poses a risk of spinal cord compression during cervical spine movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the anatomical boundaries of the upper cervical spine.
  • To describe the etiology and consequences of nontraumatic upper cervical spine instability.
  • To detail diagnostic and management strategies for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive physical examination protocols.
  • Radiographic assessment of anatomical relationships and measurements.

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  • Review of current management guidelines, including conservative and surgical interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Instability can result from osseous or ligamentous anomalies or connective tissue disorders.
    • Spinal cord compression is a significant risk during cervical spine motion.
    • Diagnostic accuracy relies on integrating clinical findings with radiographic data.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of upper cervical spine instability requires thorough clinical evaluation and radiographic analysis.
    • Management strategies encompass preventive measures, sports participation guidance, and surgical fusion for instability.
    • Surgical intervention often involves posterior approaches with rigid fixation and bone grafting for spinal fusion.