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C1-C2 subluxation in enthesitis-related arthritis: two case reports and literature review of ten cases.

Wing Hin Stanford SiuChao-Jan WangChieh-Tsai WuChao-Yi WuLiang-Shiou Ou
Published in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2023)
Cervical spine protection and ruling out spinal cord compression should be prioritized, in addition to controlling the underlying inflammation in ERA. Cervical halter traction may be applied after severe cervical inflammation is excluded. To reduce the risk of complications, early recognition and appropriate treatments of C1-C2 subluxation in ERA are essential.
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