Atlanto-axial dislocation in an 18-year-old female with Yersinia arthritis

A case of anterior atlanto-axial dislocation in an 18-year-old female with arthritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica 3 is reported. We draw attention to the importance of investigating the cervical spine even in young patients with a short history of arthritis. Physical treatment indications and cont...

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Published in:Clinical rheumatology 1984-06, Vol.3 (2), p.239-241
Main Authors: Vilppula, A H, Jussila, T U, Kokko, A M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Arthritis, Infectious - complications
Atlanto-Axial Joint
Female
Humans
Joint Dislocations - etiology
Yersinia enterocolitica
Yersinia Infections - complications
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Summary:A case of anterior atlanto-axial dislocation in an 18-year-old female with arthritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica 3 is reported. We draw attention to the importance of investigating the cervical spine even in young patients with a short history of arthritis. Physical treatment indications and contra-indications should be taken into consideration.
ISSN:0770-3198
1434-9949
DOI:10.1007/BF02030762