Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. A case report and proposal of a new classification system.


Published online: Mar 27 1997

S Waegeneers, V Voet, H De Boeck, and P Opdecam.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Free University of Brussels, Belgium.

Abstract

Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) remains a relatively rare finding. A case of AARF is reported and the existing Fielding and Hawkins classification is reviewed. Furthermore a new classification system is proposed.

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