Grisel’s syndrome: A rare cause of torticollis with subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint secondary to a retropharyngeal abscess

Grisel’s syndrome: A rare cause of torticollis with subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint secondary to a retropharyngeal abscess

Background: Atraumatic rotary subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint (Grisel’s syndrome) is a rare cause of torticollis. Although rare, prompt recognition and treatment of this disorder is essential in preventing permanent deformity.Case presentationA 4-year-old female with no significant past medica...

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Main Authors: Michael D. White, David R. Hansberry, Arpan V. Prabhu, Nitin Agarwal, Vinay Kandula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Grisel’s syndrome
Torticollis
Retropharyngeal abscess
Subluxation
Grisel syndrome
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751920304333

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