This increased mobility causes headache and cervical pain as well as signs of compression of adjacent neural elements that form cervicomedullary syndrome. The complex anatomy of the C1 and C2 bones of your neck is unique both in appearance and function. Kjetil Larsen is a Researcher and a injury rehabilitation specialist, and is the owner of MSK Neurology. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. In my experience, we would expect to see at least 20mmHg maximum venous pressures. If there are no symptoms, then what reuslts are you talking about? If this X-ray is repeated, the AAI might go away. Education Therefore before proposing surgery, the evaluation of each case must be done really carefully. The term AAI can also be used in cases of transverse ligament rupture, in which the odontoid process (the axis of the C2) may, especially if there is also damage to the tectorial membrane, dislocate dorsally and compress the brainstem. If this was the case, ie., if the brainstem and medulla was being stretched, then the patient would highly likely get neurological symptoms that improve with extension and worsen with flexion (as patients with legitimate tethered cord syndrome do), and would certainly have a positive Slump test, a test which stretches the spinal cord. Dr. Gilete in Spain, although I often disagree with his diagnoses, tends to order beautiful dynamic CT scans and also good craniovascular scans. Identifying The Signs Of Cervical Instability. Facetal locking with rigid torticollis (Cock Robin syndrome) or similar, in cases where there is no neurological compromise, is less dangerous. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Tambin conocer las causas, los signos y los sntomas de la IAA. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This article will take a critical look at these diagnoses and elaborate upon the factual structural risks that are seen in atlantoaxial- and craniocervical instabilities, as well as their expected realistic symptoms and triggers. 2009), but this is extremely rare. Facetal rigidity and dysarticulation is very common in patients with poor cervical postures and functionality of the neck muscles, and especially the muscles that restrict rotation and attach directly onto the spinous or transverses processes in the spine. The dorsal lamina of the atlas shifts caudally and ventrally against the spinous process of the axis. When I reviewed both of these patients imaging and cases, the only findings were slightly low CXAs and a Grabb-Oakes around 9mm. Yang SY, Boniello AJ, Poorman CE, Chang AL, Wang S, Passias PG. These problems are much more constant than AAI CCI, which are, for the most part, positional problems. Get the latest news, explore events and connect with Mass General. We can still treat it preventatively, but it wont resolve the symptoms. In the Axis, pedicle screws are usually the first choice although, depending on the patients anatomy, placement of isthmic screws may be considered. However, if there is obvious compromise of a ligament but there is no evidence of sinister hypermobility or structural displacement (eg., very high ADI), the ligamentous should be further examined with high-resolution T2 FLAIR imaging with low slice thickness (supine imaging!) In vertical dissociation of the CVJ, the main dangers will similarly as above involve potentially dangerous pulling and pushing on the blood supply to the brain (carotid and vertebral arteries) as well as the brainstem itself, potentially causing dissection of the arteries. Presuming the central venous pressure being normal, then I am not so interested in the pre and post-stenotic gradients as they tend to be unreliable. Another problem with regards to rotation, is that the measurements are often done wrong. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The symptoms will completely resolve when returning to neutral position; usually even a few degrees reduction is enough to normalize flow. 15 Piscataqua DriveNewington (Portsmouth), NH, 03801 603-431-3600, 8 Maple Street, Suite 2 Meredith, NH 03253 603-279-1117, 2023 All rights reserved | Sitemap | Legal | Law Firm Essentials by PaperStreet Web Design, Caudal Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobblers). <9mm), which overestimate the pathologies and are much misunderstood due to unrealistic consensus of what is normal) will clearly be abnormal, such as the Harris measurement (BAI), basion dens interval (BDI), or Powers ratio. The problem begins when certain nonsensical articles about CCI and AAI, that do not properly explain relevant clinical correlation nor imaging requirements, but rather, just lists a set of associated symptoms, finds favor in the patient. collected, please refer to our Privacy Policy. I very often receive upright MRI reports where the rotation is completely normal, and the patient is still diagnosed with AAI. 14 Postoperative care advices following cervical disc herniation surgery, 4 Predictive factors of the results in Cervical Herniated Disc surgery. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the extent of facetal overap must be measured. Moreover, genuine cases of brainstem compression causes paralysis and other upper motor neuron signs, and will present with syringobulbia or compressive bulbopathy. Signs of ligamentous damage. In addition to reproducible clinical triggers (positions), the patient should preferably undergo a dynamic catheter angiography of the neck. Patients with rotary subluxation will develop torticollis and will generally appear fixed/rigid upon physical exam and may not be able to rotate their necks at all. Rather, just like with the CXA, it is an indication of the present spinal health status and perhaps also an indicator as to non-surgical prognosis as well as an indicator of likely outcome if nothing is done. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. When these muscles get tight (due to profound weakness), due to poor posture and movement patterns, or, as well, in many cases due to head or neck trauma, restricted joint movement will occur and popping and cracking, even loud clunks can occur. In addition to that we would start treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome. Early stage) and constant compression (if seen on mri, moderate, if seen on CT, severe) of these structures may occur. Atlantoaxial subluxation frequently occurs in ligamentous and articular hypermobility syndromes such as Ehler Danlos syndrome. Search for condition information or for a specific treatment program. This is no longer true. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Magnetic resonance imaging assessment of the alar ligaments in whiplash injuries: a case-control study. Basil R. Besh, M.D. This, again, prompted the more than 1000 euro consultation with the upright imaging center in a large european country. And, although there was zero evidence of brainsstem compression, she did indeed have subluxation of atlantoaxial joints with around 10% of overlap when turning to the side. The findings may be quite subtle and are easy to miss outside of dynamic exams. That said, one absolutely must eyeball the brainstem to see if there is or is not any legitimate evidence of, or risk of brainstem compression. The ligaments holding the bones together can also be injured in trauma, or weakened in certain inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or Downsyndrome. These are typical signs of craniovasculo-hypertensive disorders. Then the patient can make an informed decision about whether or not they want to invest in experimental therapy. Evaluation of the Cause of Internal Jugular Vein Obstruction on Head and Neck Contrast Enhanced 3D MR Angiography Using Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography. I diagnosed her with mild (benign) atlantoaxial instability and TOS CVH. Atlanto-axial instability is a potentially dangerous condition where the ligament between the atlas (C1`) and axis (C2) vertebrae at the top of your neck is partially torn. Neurologic signs of a cranial cervical myelopathy typically present at a young age and can range from cervical pain (hyperesthesia) to paralysis. Call us: 212.774.2837 If the patient is indeed positionally symptomatic, however, and there is compatible imaging evidence, either atlantoaxial fusion, transverse foraminotomy or certain physical therapies may be warranted depending on how severe the findings and symptoms are. Both positional (ie., upright. Bow hunters syndrome revisited: 2 new cases and literature review of 124 cases. This, as significant irritation of the brachial plexus can also cause autonomic coaffection (Larsen et al 2021) and thus derange the function of the phrenic nerves, which in turn control the diaphragm. Compare the two to obtain the degree of rotation. Anaesth pain intensive care 2020;24(1)69-86. Musa et al. Surgery is often challenging because of the shape of the C1 and C2 bones, and because the vertebral arteriespass in and around these two bones on the way to the brain. This A critical view on the overdiagnosis of AAI/CCI. What cervical artificial disc should I choose? 2-Atlantoaxial instability, levels C1-C2 (atlas-axis). Beware that suboccipital pain, espeically if your imaging is normal, is a very common sympton in thoracic outlet syndrome, and is actually a migraine variant. More information about surgical treatment. That said, yes, it is my opinion that the treatment is nonsense. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Flexion and extension imaging fails to demonstrate any sort of brainstem compression. Patients with craniovenous outlet obstruction due to JOS may induce their symptoms with a Queckenstedts test, that is in essence a manual compression test of the internal jugular veins. Last Update [site_last_modified date_format=Y-m-d H:i:s]. In previous epidemiologic studies, the prevalence of atlantoaxial instability in persons with Down syndrome was found to be between 9% and 31%. Why rely on Washington University experts for treatment of your atlantoaxial instability? Type three involves anterior subluxation of the entire atlas due to combined full rupture of the TAL and partial rupture of the capsules and other structures. After hospital discharge, doctors usually control patients at least once a week after discharge on an outpatient basis, to make sure everything is correct before flying back home, thus we recommend to stay in Barcelona after discharge for 10-15 days. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology 2013;33:330337doi: 10.1097/WNO.0b013e318299c292, Alkhotani A. Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea Secondary to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. I prefer to compare mid-jugular to the highest pressure found, usually in the torcula or SSS. The most commonly used measures in the radiological evaluation of craniocervical instability and atlantoaxial instability are CXA, Grabb, BDI, BAI, ADI. Patients with normal structural alignment and more or less normal or completely normal radiological imaging, without clinical correlation, end up diagnosed with CCI or AAI due to a slightly low (non-sinister) CXA, say 135 degrees, and some signal changes in the alar ligaments on T2 FLAIR imaging or slight increase in the atlantodental interval (ADI) despite normal thickness of the transverse atlantal ligament (TAL). It is also important to know and evaluate patients concomitant diseases or comorbidities which are frequent in patients affected by Ehler Danlos, such as POTS, Mast Activation Syndrome, cardiac abnormalities etc. Traditional cases of atlantoaxial instability and craniocervical instability require obvious imaging findings with strong clinical correlation, and, when its criteria are met, are certainly treated (operated) in any skilled and compatible neurosurgical ward. But a patient who just feels bad (even if they feel very bad), and especially if they do not have positional triggers and their imaging does also not demonstrate constant brainstem or otherwise vascular compromise that fits with the symptoms, then diagnosing such a patient with CCI or AAI and claiming its presence as the culprit of their symptoms, is madness. Generally, however, in ligamentous laxity, some bowing and lateral hypermobility (evident by lateral flexion overhangs) will almost definitely not result in frank luxations down the line nor do they tend to elicit symptoms from the actual atlantoaxial facet joints. Explore fellowships, residencies, internships and other educational opportunities. How is one supposed to know, if no one knows what you have in the first place? Dynamic angiograms could also be applicable in certain circumstances, cf. A positive test would be interpreted by unbearable head pressure, lightheadedness, worsening of headache, etc., within about 20-30 seconds. In people with Down syndrome, the ligaments (connections between muscles) are lax or floppy. 2020). That is why they are much less affected by actual neck position than legitimate CCI AAI patients are, and certainly do not become symptom free in neutral positions. Atlantoaxial instability is a relatively frequent finding in individuals with Down syndrome. Four broad categories of atlantoaxial problems were observed-atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation in six patients, anterior-posterior atlantoaxial instability caused by ligamentous injury or congenital ligamentous laxity (10 patients), atlantoaxial fracture with or without dislocation (five patients), and atlantooccipital dislocation (two patients). What muscles would need to be strengthened to prevent the ADI from opening up? The reason why AAI and CCI are potentially associated with so many symptoms such as headache, dizziness, etc., is due to the potential for neurovascular conflict. (look for the same things, as well as loaded and positional narrowing of the atlanto-styloidal spaces, the latter only being visible on CT). Washington University neurosurgeons have extensive experience treating problems in this area and are recognized nationally as experts in providing innovative treatments for this unique and complex area of the neck. Does thoracic outlet syndrome cause cerebrovascular hyperperfusion? At Dr Gilete we are experts in Ehlers Danlos surgery, craniocervical instability EDS,neuro and spine disorders related to EDS and whiplash. Furthermore, a claim of brainstem stretching and kinking with resultant medullary microdamage that somehow not responds negatively to being stretched in real-time, and also lacking upper motor neuron signs, is not a very realistic claim. It means that the instability is, or will probably, shortly, become bad enough to carry the potential to damage nerves or blood vessels. It is crucial to understand that the general minor instabilities involved in AAI and CCI are not the cause of symptoms. The atlantoaxial complex refers to the first two bones of the neck (C1, the atlas, and C2, the axis) as well as the associated collection of ADI laxity is mainly caused by head and neck trauma, so as long as you avoid future collisions, it will probably not deteriorate. But this is rarely the case in my experience. However, I also told her that she may end up having fixation surgery in the future to prevent foreseeable compressive damage to the brainstem. In other words, the vertical distance between the head and the spine. Dashti SR, Nakaji P, Hu YC, Frei DF, Abla AA, Yao T, et al. Rather, she would feel awful in general and felt worsening with stress and arm- & shoulder loading, and being upright vs. lying down. If your son/daughter does not need surgery, it is important for him/her to be very careful playing sports or doing other physical activities. This would depend on whether or not the compression of the brainstem is constant, which again would depend on several factors. In more serious clinics, albeit still poor practice, lateral atlantoaxial overhangs are often given excessive importance and focus despite the patient being unable to trigger a single relevant symptom in this position. Last Update [site_last_modified date_format=Y-m-d H:i:s]. Dr. Vicen Gilete, MD, Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon. De Kleyn A, Nieuwenhuyse P. Schwindelanfalle und Nystagmus bei einer bestimmten Stellung des Kopfes. In moderate stages, the MRI will appear abnormal, but the CTV will still appear relatively OK (because the patient tends to be placed on a neck wedge which protracts the head in the CT machine this reduces the compression). Look for signs of retinal hypertension (subtle copper wiring, AV nicking, tortuosity of the arterioles, generalized vasospasm or papilledema. Knowing this it allows to anticipate any possible problems in the postoperative period. Let us help you navigate your in-person or virtual visit to Mass General. medullary) symptoms when looking down, and will tend to improve when pulling the head up and back. If there is a 1mm listhesis, however and the patient has no neurological symptoms and the medulla is utterly free of compression, then performing fusion is completely unnecessary. The exam should be done lying down, without a neck pillow. E7. Lack of signal change in the cord, and especially when it is not being compressed from both sides, is not a case of brainstem compression, Mild to moderate ligamentous compromise in cases where all measurements are normal or nearly normal, and there is no neurovascular compression, is generally NOT a surgical indication nor an indication for aggressive treatment. Your email address will not be published. Styloidogenic jugular venous compression syndrome: diagnosis and treatment: case report. The success rate of this surgery is 80% or greater; however, there are many potential complications and a mortality rate of 5-10%. PMID: 24475346; PMCID: PMC3899735. ), induction of symptoms (all or nearly all of your symptoms, not some neck pain) with maximal rotation, nor during flexion or extension. Symptoms of VBI develop rapidly in patients with legitimate and adequate degrees of vertebral artery compression when placed in the triggering position. The BDI indicates vertical-, and the BAI horizontal structural integrity. J NS 2015, V8 issue 4. DMX. There are no exercises that can help an instability like that. If the X-ray results are abnormal (different than usual), the doctor will order another imaging test, like a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. Having a strong neck and good posture helps a lot as well (details on what this entails can be read in my article on atlas instability). For TOS CVH the patient will generally feel better when stress is reduced along with taking beta blockers (confer with your doctor). A lof patients have clicking and clunking in the neck along with severe suboccipital pain. If someone has an ADI of 4.5mm, can this be treated via physical therapy, or is it too much instability? An X-ray is low-cost and low-risk, but it does not always tell whether a person has AAI or not. However, appropriate inclusive criteria must be used to render the diagnoses; subtle findings and the lack of a strong clinical correlation is not enough, and will easily lead to misdiagnosis and related anxiety and suffering. She had been out from work for one year at the point of consultation, but her doctors could not find anything wrong with her. What is atlanto-axial instability? This means routine X-rays are not helpful. 2008 Aug 15;33(18):2012-6. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31817bb0bd. The instability present between these vertebrae can cause the vertebrae to shift and injure the spinal cord. Look for upright compression of the IJVs), Dynamic CT also works well, but has much more radiation. The patient may seek out their GP or a local neurosurgeon who will, usually, and usually rightfully so, dismiss these claims, as the patients imaging is normal and also lack neurological signs that would fit with neurovascular compromise. Eur J Pediatr. Not sure what you mean here. The triggers would be especially relevant, seeing as various symptoms can heavily overlap between hundreds if not thousands of diagnoses. For example, if the brainstem is compressed due to a ruptured transverse atantal ligament or due to basilar invagination, a brutally high Grabb-oakes measurement would be expected, and would be a nice extra detail in the report along with the actual information that there is indeed anterior-posterior compression of the brainstem. She was never evaluated for clinical correlation for these alleged findings, ie., no one evaluated if these findings had actual compatibility with her clinical symptoms and, especially, triggers. Copyright 2007-2023. The same applies for conservative strategies to reduce internal jugular vein compression. If the measurements are within normal limits, the likelihood of dangerous sequelae are low, if not absent. Call 314-362-3577forPatient Appointments. Craniocervical Instability (CCI), also known as the Syndrome of Occipitoatlantialaxial Hypermobility. Clunking and popping that occurs in the upper neck can be scary, but is usually just a sign of facetal rigidity with reduction, meaning that they get stuck and then pop back into place. Learn about the many ways you can get involved and support Mass General. At the very least, if the clinician has clinical suspicion but no concrete holdingpoints for their diagnosis, they must be honest about this. Patients with AAI CCI will be expected to trigger symptoms only with neck movement (being upright alone is not enough) and resolve (fully) when the neck is held still. You mention to test for craniovascular pathologies, we should get a Doppler examination of the carotid and cerebral arteries done, and a CT angiogram done. The atlantoaxial complex refers to the first two bones of the neck (C1,the atlas, and C2,the axis) as well as the associated collection of ligaments that connect the bones together and the blood vessels that travel through them to the brain. This can be a blessing if one proceeds to be properly diagnosed based on objective criteria, but often extremely expensive and also dangerous, if not. I have also seen cases of seventh nerve dystonic mimicks several times in JOS, where platysmal dystonia or even oropharyngeal dystonia (hypoglossal nerve) has been identified, worsened with neck tucking (which increases the compression) and resolved with specific strategies for widening the atlanto-styloidal interval (see my atlas article as linked earlier) or Larsen 2018 in the reference list). Neurosurgery. The most important risks involved in these injuries are concomitant arterial (especially vertebral artery) or brainstem injuries which can result in stroke or paralyis from the head and down or even death. Yang SY, Boniello AJ, Poorman CE, Chang AL, Wang S, Passias PG. It is imperative to understand that patients with dagerous craniovertebral junction injuries, although one may sometimes require a dynamic CT or x-ray to identify them, will have clear imaging findings combined with clear clinical triggers in the utmost majority of incidences. Type one involves sole rotary luxation of the facet joints, usually along with damage to either the alar ligaments and capsular ligaments. Rev. Once the diagnosis of atlantoaxial instabilityis made, one should consult the neurologist, neurosurgeon, and a geneticist if the patient is a child. Pearls and Other Issues The atlantoaxial segment consists of the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) and forms a complex transitional structure bridging the occiput and cervical spine. Sometimes flexion-extension and rotational imaging is necessary. J Neurol Surg B. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677706, Perez MA, Bialer OY, Bruce BB, Newman NJ, Biousse V. Primary Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks andIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Let us look closer at these clinical entities and their associated symptoms, imaging findings, and, importantly, clinical triggers. It will rarely cause frank luxation, however where the facets dislocate and lock laterally. Articles Now, for the record, I told the patient with 115 degrees that she does have CCI but that it is not causing her symptoms. Copyright statement Be sure to understand the mechanism of induction of symptoms in AAI and CCI before jumping on this potentially dangerous, and often financially devastating bandwagon! 1977;59 (1): 37-44. Uniondale, NY Location HSS Long Island The Omni. To compress the brainstem it must be compressed from both sides, both infront and behind. If the latter, could be JOS obstruction, or could be placebo. Kjetil has also published several peer-reviewed studies on musculoskeletal and neurological topics. Horizontal misalignment of the facet joints often cause dorsal migration of the C0 and C1 facets which cause approximation of the styloid process and the C1 transverse processes. Jugular outlet obstruction is commonly seen in patients with upper cervical horizontal facetal misalignment, and especially if they have broad transverses processes or a posteriorly angulated styloid process (Gweon et a. If there is no medullary compression, not even in a flexion/extension scan, then we cannot say that the patient is of surgical degree, even if it is very low, unless they look so bad that it is reasonable to expect frank compression in the near future! A CTV is preferable, but a general neck CT will also do if you have sensitive kidneys and would like to avoid contrast infusion. This iatrogenic practice must come to an end. Neuronavigation assistance guides us all through the surgery, thus it diminishes (though it does not eliminate) the risks while placing the screws for the fusion. Just like the CXA, this measurement is supposed to aid with objective measurements rather than just eyeballing the images, and writing down your impressions. Copyright Dr Gilete Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery. He also found that severe misalignment of these joints were often associated with Chiari malformation, basilar invagination, and various other pathologies. This is reasonable. Treatment is via one of two methods: If you or your veterinarian is concerned that your pet may have AA instability, please schedule a consultation with our Neurologist by calling us at our Manchester or Newington location today. If combined with Chiari malformation, compression of the cerebellar tonsils can cooccur and will occur with lower measurements than normally needed to cause brainstem compression alone, due to filling of the space behind it (the descended cerebellum). Stay put for 30-60 seconds, look for worsening of symptoms while in the test. The diagnosis can be made by means of an Upright MRI (magnetic Resonance Imaging) or with a cervical CT scan with 3D reconstruction. What cervical artificial disc should I choose? J Bone Joint Surg Am. JRSM Short Rep. 2013 Nov 21;4(12):2042533313507920. doi: 10.1177/2042533313507920. The renowned scholar and neurosurgeon professor Atul Goel was the first person, to the best of my knowledge, to acknowledge and document the notion of horizontal misalignment of the craniocervical facet joints and that this would often be present despite a completely normal-looking mid-sagittal slice (where most craniovertebral junction measurements are done). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. (Fixed rotatory subluxation of the atlanto-axial joint). Complete rupture of the transverse atlantal ligament, however, will generally promote dorsal and cranial migration of the odontoid process (the atlantodental interval (ADI) will be increased (> 3,5mm) while in flexion) causing it to compress the brainstem dorsally (in the upper neck), or to migrate into the foramen magnum and compress the brainstem there (basilar invagination), where the tip of the odontoid will be seen far above the Chamberlains line, whereas it in normal patients sits about 2mm below the line. Symptoms of brainstem compression are respiratory crisis and quadriplegia, but can also manifest more diffusely. Thus, I recommend the following studies for craniovenous hypertension and TOS CVH: Craniovasculo-hypertensive disorders (mainly IIH, TOS CVH (!) The success rate of this surgery is 80% or greater; however, there are many potential complications and a mortality rate of 5-10%. Hopefully, this piece will prevail in explaining logical arguments for legitimate findings in CCI and AAI, and therein lead to a gradual decline and prevention for related misdiagnosis. The patient should demonstrate some brainstem symptoms, and may develop quadriparesis if the compression is sufficiently hard and constant. Fundus exam (must be properly zoomed, must be exported in high digital quality and resolution). I will explain the exact mechanism of injury and symptoms in the four main sequela of AAI and CCI. It is important to understand that the size of the facets is what determines what degree of rotation would be excessive. Patient resources for the Down Syndrome Program. 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