Atlanto-axial subluxation in Down''s syndrome |
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Authors: | J. F. POWELL T. WOODCOCK F. E. LUSCOMBE |
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Affiliation: | Department of Anaesthetics, Southampton General Hospital. |
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Abstract: | A case of atlanto-axial subluxation in a patient with Down's syndrome is described. The gradual deterioration in the patient's locomotor ability caused a delay in diagnosis. Patterns of presentation of this condition are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Anatomy vertebral column Complications Down's syndrome |
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