Netherlands: A new study published in Clinical Rheumatology has highlighted the risks associated with prolonged ...

individuals with Down’s Syndrome obtain confirmation from a GP or paediatrician that they have been screened for Atlanto-Axial Instability using the screening test developed by the British ...

Such guidelines include making sure visitors with Down's Syndrome obtain confirmation from a GP or paediatrician that they have been screened for Atlantoaxial Instability which affects 10-20 per ...

Objectives: To examine whether functional radiography and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are equally efficient in detecting the extent of unstable anterior atlantoaxial subluxation (aAAS) ...

The concurrence of non-traumatic atlanto-axial subluxation with inflammation of the adjacent neck tissues is known as Grisel’s syndrome. We report a 5 year old boy with recurring episodes of head tilt ...

Such guidelines include making sure visitors with Down's Syndrome obtain confirmation from a GP or paediatrician that they have been screened for Atlantoaxial Instability which affects 10-20 per ...

The most frequently detected was apophysial joint ankylosis, seen in seven patients (11%). Anterior atlantoaxial subluxation (aAAS) was seen in five (8%) and atlantoaxial impaction in three (5%). In ...

Some people with Down syndrome may have a misalignment of the top two vertebrae in the neck (atlantoaxial instability). This condition puts them at risk of serious injury to the spinal cord from ...

"Someone with neck instability undertaking trampolining could have an impact, which for those without neck instability may be consequently minor, but for them could result in paralysation or ...