Clinical and instrumental specifics of pathology of atlantoaxial region in rheumatic diseases (literature review)

Abstract

The objective of the discussion is clinical and instrumental specifics of the atlantoaxial region in rheumatic diseases. Pathological changes of the cervical spice are not uncommon in rheumatic diseases. Area of atlantoaxial articulation attracts particular attention, which is discussed rarely by rheumatologists. This review discusses the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) specific pattern of the atlantoaxial region pathology in rheumatic diseases. The pathogenesis, clinical picture and the craniometric criteria pathology are the areas of concern.Conclusions. The atlantoaxial region is a complicated anatomical structure. Pathological processes that occur in this area due to rheumatic diseases can manifest severe neurological symptoms. MRI makes it possible to recognize many structural disorders at an early stage. As a result, images of craniometric measurements on MRI allow to timely detect deviations that subsequently lead to serious complications, which could be corrected and prevented.