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Cervical spine instability in rheumatoid arthritis

A W Heywood1, I D Learmonth, M Thomas

  • 1Princess Alice Orthopaedic Hospital, University of Cape Town, Plumstead, Republic of South Africa.

Summary

Fusion surgery effectively treated cervical spine instability in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Immobilization alone often resolved neurological compromise, suggesting decompressive procedures may not always be necessary initially.

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