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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2021; 9(6): 1461-1468
Published online Feb 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i6.1461
Published online Feb 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i6.1461
Early reoccurrence of traumatic posterior atlantoaxial dislocation without fracture: A case report
Ying-Hua Sun, Li Wang, Jin-Ting Ren, Su-Xia Wang, Zhao-De Jiao, Jun Fang, Department of Orthopedics, Yidu Central Hospital, Weifang Medical University, Qingzhou 262500, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Sun YH and Wang L were major contributors to the writing of this manuscript; Sun YH, Wang L, Ren JT, and Fang J performed the diagnostic investigations and treatments; Wang SX and Jiao ZD collected the pertinent literature; All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jun Fang, PhD, Chief Doctor, Dean, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics, Yidu Central Hospital, Weifang Medical University, No. 4138 South Linglongshan Road, Qingzhou 262500, Shandong Province, China. gkljml@163.com
Received: October 31, 2020
Peer-review started: October 31, 2020
First decision: December 8, 2020
Revised: December 21, 2020
Accepted: December 30, 2020
Article in press: December 30, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2021
Peer-review started: October 31, 2020
First decision: December 8, 2020
Revised: December 21, 2020
Accepted: December 30, 2020
Article in press: December 30, 2020
Published online: February 26, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Traumatic posterior atlantoaxial dislocations (TPADs) without fracture are rare. In this article, we present a 45-year-old female with early recurrence of TPAD of C1-C2 without associated fractures. The patient first underwent closed reduction and then open reduction, internal fixation, and interfacial fusion. Excellent results were achieved. In conclusion, early assessment of the condition of the transverse ligament is critical for the prevention and early discovery of the re-dislocation of TPADs.