Spinal canal stenosis at the level of axis

Acikbas C., Akyuz M., Kazan S., Tuncer R.

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.142, no.9, pp.1021-1023, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 142 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s007010070057
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1021-1023
  • Keywords: spinal canal stenosis, axis, craniovertebral junction, CERVICAL MYELOPATHY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We describe a rare case of marked segmental stenosis of the axis secondary to developmental hypertrophy of the posterior neural arch causing severe neck pain and headache in the occipital region. The patient made a remarkable recovery following decompressive laminectomy and foraminal decompression.