Journal of Spine

Elvira A Allakhverdieva

Publications

• Research Article
  A Review of Os Odontoideum in Children
  Author(s): Elvira A Allakhverdieva, Ryan A Grant and Michael DilunaElvira A Allakhverdieva, Ryan A Grant and Michael Diluna
  
  Study Background: Os odontoideum is an anomaly of the cervical axis characterized by an independent ossicle of variable size separated from the hypoplastic dens that can present as an incidental radiographic finding to severe neck pain, torticollis, myelopathy, as well as seizures and syncope. Diagnosis is primarily made based on clinical presentation and extensive radiologic evaluation. In this review, we discuss the etiology, treatment, and management of this rare condition in the pediatric population and propose a treatment algorithm. Methods: We performed a comprehensive retrospective review of English literature in PubMed on surgical approaches to treatment and stabilization of Os osontoideum in children. Results: Asymptomatic children, who are diagnosed with Os odontoideum, but lack overt neurologic deficits, are a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000270

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