Os Odontoideum: Rare Cervical Lesion

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Abstract:

We report the case of a 22-year-old Marine who presented to the emergency department, after a martial arts exercise, with transient weakness and numbness in all extremities. Computed tomography cervical spine radiographs revealed os odontoideum. Lateral flexion extension radiographs identified atlanto-axillary instability. This abnormality is rare and can be career ending for military members who do not undergo surgical fusion.

Author(s):
Robson, Kristie A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH VA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 12, no. 4, p520-522, November 2011. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NMC/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*EMERGENCIES, *EXTREMITIES, *SPINAL COLUMN, *TRAUMA, ABNORMALITIES, CLINICAL MEDICINE, COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY, MILITARY PERSONNEL, RADIOGRAPHY, REPORTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*OS ODONTOIDEUM, ATLANTOAXILLARY INSTABILITY, NUMBS
Report Date:
2011 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2012 Jan 24