Comparison of neurologic deficits with atlanto-dens intervals in patients with down syndrome

Journal of Spinal Disorders

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 246-252

  Ferguson, Ron L ^a   Putney, Michael E ^b   Allen Jr , Ben L ^c  

^a SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN   (United States)

^b Orthoped Assoc of Central Texas   (United States)

^c SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN   (United States)

Author keywords

Atlanto dens interval; Atlantoaxial instability; Down syndrome; Neurologic deficit; Space available for cord

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; DOWN SYNDROME; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SPINE DISEASE; SPINE RADIOGRAPHY; SPINE STABILIZATION; SUBLUXATION;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ATLANTO-AXIAL JOINT; DISLOCATIONS; DOWN SYNDROME; FEMALE; HUMANS; INCIDENCE; JOINT INSTABILITY; MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PHYSICAL EXAMINATION; REFLEX, ABNORMAL; SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION;

EID: 0030988470     PISSN: 08950385     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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