Management of Adult Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation: Case Series with Literature Review

CONCLUSION: The case series and literature review suggest that early diagnosis of adult AARF is essential for successful closed reduction, and the Fielding classification may help determine treatment strategy. Furthermore, this study showed that not only traction but also manual reduction may be a useful treatment for early diagnosed AARF Fielding Type 1 without complications. Level of Evidence: III.PMID:38213850 | PMC:PMC10777696
Source: Iowa orthopaedic journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research