C1-C2 Segmentation Defect: A Case Report

Meluzio MC, Borruto MI, Genitiempo M and Tamburrelli FC

Department of Aging, Neurological, Orthopedic and Head-Neck Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Italy
Department of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy

^*Correspondance to: Maria Ilaria Borruto 

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Abstract:

Background and Aim: C1-C2 segmentation defect has rarely been reported. Clinical onset occurs usually in the first years of life, but sometimes in the following. Treatment is still an argument of debate. Case Report: This case report describes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a cervical stenosis due to a C1-C2 deformity treated with a midline laminectomy without fusion. Conclusion: There are no clear indications to what the treatment options might be, but at 1-month clinical follow-up, the patient had recovered walking autonomy and partially improved fine finger movements.

Keywords:

C1-C2 segmentation defect; Cervical myelopathy; C1-C2 deformity; Cervical stenosis

Cite the Article:

Meluzio MC, Borruto MI, Genitiempo M, Tamburrelli FC. C1-C2 Segmentation Defect: A Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2023; 7: 1576.