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Computed tomography scan and model reconstruction show the Atlanto Axial Rotatory Fixation.
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Computed tomography (CT) scan (Fig. 1) documented a left rotation of the atlas posterior arch and left atlanto-axial facet locking without anterior atlanto-dental gliding.
Magnetic resonance imaging scan shows integrity of transverse ligament and vertebral arteries patency.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan showed integrity of transverse ligament, hyperintensity of the alar ligaments in short time inversion recovery (STIR) and T2 sequences and a normal course of the vertebral arteries on magnetic resonance (MR) angiography (Fig. 2).
Harms fixation and realignment of the luxation.
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Finally, fixation with rods was performed (Figs. 3, 4).
Postoperative computed tomography scan.
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Finally, fixation with rods was performed (Figs. 3, 4).
X-Ray (XR) scan 1 year after surgery.
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She had no pain and the stabilization system was correctly located (Fig. 5).