Atlantoaxial subluxation after otoplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of iatrogenic atlantoaxial subluxation after bilateral otoplasty is presented. Cineradiography was required for definitive diagnosis. Bed rest and Halter traction successfully resolved the condition. Great care is required while turning the head during skin preparation, draping, planning, and surgery, especially in young children. A high index of suspicion is necessary when a child develops torticollis after otoplasty.
Medical subject headings
- Atlanto-Axial Joint
- Ear, External
- Joint Dislocations
- Postoperative Complications
- Surgery, Plastic