Cervical instability in an achondroplastic infant

J Pediatr Orthop. 1988 Jul-Aug;8(4):481-4. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198807000-00021.

Abstract

Cervical spine instability is a rare finding in achondroplasia. We present the previously unreported case of C2-C3 subluxation producing progressive quadriparesis in an achondroplastic infant. Operative treatment with appropriate fusion was performed, and an excellent result was obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achondroplasia / complications
  • Achondroplasia / physiopathology*
  • Cervical Vertebrae*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Joint Dislocations / complications
  • Joint Dislocations / etiology
  • Joint Dislocations / physiopathology*
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Quadriplegia / etiology
  • Quadriplegia / physiopathology*
  • Quadriplegia / surgery
  • Spinal Fusion