Understanding Atlantoaxial Instability: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Atlantoaxial Instability

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Atlantoaxial Instability refers to the instability of the the atlantoaxial joint - an important "transitional zone" in the cervical spine. The instability can be caused by regenerative and by traumatic reasons.

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Signs & symptoms

Signs for atlantoaxial instability include: - Neck pain - Neurologic symptoms - loss of sensation, loss of muscle contracture, incontinence, fecal leakage.

Diagnosis

To diagnose atlantoaxial instability your healthcare provider may inspect you about your symptoms, medical history. He or she will conduct a physical examination to check for any neurological deficits. Then, they may refer you to a neck X-ray to check for dislocations and fractures.

Treatment

Depending on the underlying disease, your healthcare provider may suggest surgery or conservative treatment (non-surgical treatment, including: physical therapy, occupational therapy, alternative medicine).

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

☝ All information has been reviewed by certified physicians from Alike

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