What are the complications of atlantoaxial groove ring malformation?

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Sulcus ring deformity is not rare in atlas. However, the third segment of vertebral artery (V - III) is compressed and the symptoms of vertebral artery insufficiency are rare. What are the complications of atlantoaxial groove ring malformation?

What are the complications of atlantoaxial groove ring malformation?

Dysuria: dysuria generally occurs later. Early * for stool and weakness, frequent urination, urgency and constipation. Urinary retention and fecal incontinence may occur in the late stage. Claudication: the symptoms worsen when the spine is extended backward, and relieve when the spine is bent forward. In a few patients, muscle atrophy of lower limbs, Achilles tendon reflex sometimes weakened or disappeared. But also accompanied by claudication symptoms.

Limitation of movement: dyskinesia is mainly caused by spinal stenosis, vertebral tract sign, limb weakness, stiffness and inflexibility. From the most cause of lower limb weakness, heavy legs begin to fall, just like a step of cotton feeling, re standing gait instability, easy to kneel down, need help to walk on the wall or crutches, symptoms gradually worsen, as the emergence of a quadriplegia.

Nerve root stimulation: nerve root stimulation symptoms, such as chest and back banding, pain. Pain: obvious lumbocrural pain. Patients often have low back and leg pain when they walk one or two hundred meters. After bending down for a while or squatting, the symptoms will immediately alleviate or disappear. If they continue to walk, the pain will appear again soon.

matters needing attention

We should pay more attention to reasonable working posture and good living habits. When lifting heavy objects, bend the hips and knees, squat down, straighten the waist and back, and press the heavy objects tightly on the body before you can stand up and step. When carrying heavy objects on the back, bend your chest forward slightly, bend your hips and knees slightly, step steadily, and don't take big steps. When sleeping, the head and neck should be in a natural neutral position, the hips and knees should be slightly bent, and the body should be protected from wind, cold and damp.