Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2005
Case ReportsA case report of manipulation under anesthesia of posttraumatic type II occipital-atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation in a 4-year-old girl.
To discuss a case of occipital-atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation successfully treated with manipulation under general anesthesia. ⋯ Under general anesthesia, manipulation may be a good method for treating noncomplicated type II atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation. Additional investigations may be necessary to evaluate the treatment effect.