Atlantoaxial Subluxation in Different Intraoperative Head Positions in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Authors: | Tokunaga Daisaku MD PhD; Hase Hitoshi MD PhD; Mikami Yasuo MD PhD; Hojo Tatsuya MD PhD; Ikoma Kazuya MD PhD; Hatta Yoichiro MD; Ishida Masashi MD; Sessler Daniel I MD; Mizobe Toshiki MD PhD#; Kubo Toshikazu MD PhD |
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Institution: | Tokunaga, Daisaku M.D., Ph.D.*; Hase, Hitoshi M.D., Ph.D.†; Mikami, Yasuo M.D., Ph.D.*; Hojo, Tatsuya M.D., Ph.D.*; Ikoma, Kazuya M.D., Ph.D.‡; Hatta, Yoichiro M.D.‡; Ishida, Masashi M.D.‡; Sessler, Daniel I. M.D.∥; Mizobe, Toshiki M.D., Ph.D.#; Kubo, Toshikazu M.D., Ph.D.** |
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Abstract: | Background: Disorders of the cervical spine are often observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the best head position for RA patients with atlantoaxial subluxation in the perioperative period is unknown. This study investigated head position during general anesthesia for the patients with RA and proven atlantoaxial subluxation. Methods: During anesthesia of patients with RA and proven atlantoaxial subluxation, the authors used fluoroscopy to obtain a lateral view of the upper cervical spine in four different positions: the mask position, the intubation position, the flat pillow position, and the protrusion position. Copies of the still fluoroscopic images were used to determine the anterior atlantodental interval, the posterior atlantodental interval, and the angle of atlas and axis (C1-C2 angle). Results: The anterior atlantodental interval was significantly smaller in the protrusion position (2.3 mm) than in the flat pillow position (5.1 mm) (P < 0.05). The posterior atlantodental interval was significantly greater in the protrusion position (18.9 mm) than in the flat pillow position (16.2 mm) (P < 0.05). The C1-C2 angle was, on average, 9.3degrees] greater in the protrusion position than in the flat pillow position (P < 0.05). |
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