Spinal canal stenosis at the level of axis

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2000;142(9):1021-3. doi: 10.1007/s007010070057.

Abstract

We describe a rare case of marked segmental stenosis of the axis secondary to developmental hypertrophy of the posterior neural arch causing severe neck pain and headache in the occipital region. The patient made a remarkable recovery following decompressive laminectomy and foraminal decompression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Axis, Cervical Vertebra / diagnostic imaging*
  • Axis, Cervical Vertebra / surgery
  • Female
  • Headache / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Pain / etiology*
  • Radiculopathy / diagnosis*
  • Radiculopathy / etiology
  • Radiculopathy / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Stenosis / complications
  • Spinal Stenosis / congenital*
  • Spinal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Treatment Outcome