Abstract

1. 1. The anatomy of the atlanto-axial articulation is briefly reviewed. 2. 2. A case of unilateral anterior atlanto-axial dislocation (without fracture) successfully reduced by skeletal traction is reported. 3. 3. Reduction of all types of fractures dislocation of the cervical spine by skeletal traction is advocated.

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