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    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiology

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    • Atlanto-occipital dissociation (AOD) is a rare, high-mortality injury at the craniocervical junction.
    • High-energy trauma, particularly hyperextension injuries like car accidents, are the primary cause.
    • Children and young adults are particularly susceptible due to anatomical factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and outcomes of AOD.
    • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management.
    • To evaluate treatment strategies for AOD.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 7 AOD patients treated between 2008-2018.
    • Inclusion criteria: cervical spine trauma patients.
    • Diagnostic methods included CT scans and MRI.

    Main Results:

    • All patients presented with highly unstable C0-C1 injuries.
    • High early mortality rate (4/7 patients died during resuscitation).
    • Survivors with neurological deficits had poor outcomes despite halo fixation; only one patient achieved successful treatment with stabilization and fusion.

    Conclusions:

    • Early diagnosis of AOD is critical to prevent clinical deterioration.
    • CT assessment of the C1-condyle interval (CCI) and MRI are key diagnostic tools.
    • Standard treatment involves posterior occipitocervical stabilization and fusion for unstable AOD.