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ArticleSpine deformity2021

C1-2 rotatory subluxation as a presenting sign in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

A T Whitaker, M P Glotzbecker

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Article in Spine deformity, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

A T WhitakerNationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive A2700, Columbus, OH, 43205-2664, USA.
M P GlotzbeckerUniversity Hospital Medical Center, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. Michael.Glotzbecker@uhhospitals.org.
Nationwide Children's Hospital · USRainbow Babies & Children's Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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designCase report.

introductionJuvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) typically presents with fever, rash, anterior uveitis, and/or joint pain. We present three cases with initial torticollis due to rotatory subluxation of C1-C2 as an initial sign of JRA. CASE REPORTS: Three girls, ages 5-9, presented with C1-2 rotatory subluxation. Traction was able to reduce the atlanto-axial joint in all cases. Based on imaging, history, exam, and laboratory results, they were diagnosed with JRA. After reduction of the atlantoaxial joint, they were transitioned to a halo vest and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The older 2 children underwent C1-2 fusion. The younger child has minimal symptoms and has not undergone surgical intervention 4 years from initial presentation.

conclusionRotatory subluxation can be the first presenting sign of JRA. Younger children may be able to be treated conservatively with traction and medication, while older children may require occiput to C2 fusion due to bony destruction and basilar invagination. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

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Arthritis, JuvenileAtlanto-Axial JointJoint DislocationsTorticollisAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansTractionJuvenile rheumatoid arthritisPediatric atlantoaxial subluxation

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