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Review
. 1990 Oct;13(8):471-6.

Atlantoaxial anomalies with particular emphasis on os odontoideum

E D Vickers  1
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  • PMID: 2230607
Review

Atlantoaxial anomalies with particular emphasis on os odontoideum

E D Vickers. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1990 Oct.

Abstract

Anomalies of the atlantoaxial articulation are discussed with emphasis on os odontoideum. Normal and abnormal embryological and anatomical characteristics are described, as is their relevance upon stability of the upper cervical segments. This paper further discusses and reviews theories pertaining to the congenital and acquired forms of os odontoideum and a case report is presented. Some conclusions are drawn from the presented case report.

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