The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18, January 2003

Odontoid hypoplasia presenting as torticollis: a discussion of its significance1☆

  • Robert R Westermeyer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Emergency Medicine Services, 121st General Hospital, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Republic of South Korea
    • Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint Address: Robert Westermeyer, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Rodger Brooke Rd., Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA

Received 7 August 2001; received in revised form 6 March 2002; accepted 2 April 2002.

Abstract 

Odontoid dysplasias are considered rare but are becoming increasingly recognized. Patients may have no symptoms, localized neck pain, or neurologic symptoms. Because patients with odontoid anomalies have the potential for craniovertebral instability, recognition of the entity is essential. A discussion of the axis, its development and anomalies follows.

Keywords:  odontoid, anomaly, axis, cervical spine

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☆ Clinical Communications (Adult) is coordinated by Ron M. Walls, MD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.The opinions of the author do not necessarily represent those of the United States Army or the Department of Defense.

PII: S0736-4679(02)00661-3

doi:10.1016/S0736-4679(02)00661-3

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18, January 2003

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