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

ABSTRACT:

Background

C1-C2 subluxation is a rare complication of enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA). If left untreated, it may lead to functional impairment or cervical spinal cord compression. This study aims to highlight key points regarding the management of C1-C2 subluxation in ERA.

Case presentation

We present two cases of C1-C2 subluxation: an 8-year-old boy with ERA and 16-year-old boy with ERA with bilateral sacroiliitis. Ten cases of ERA in the literature were reviewed. The diagnosis of C1-C2 subluxation is mostly based on radiographs and cervical spine computed tomography. All patients were treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Six ERA patients were treated surgically for cervical fusion. Most ERA patients with sacroiliitis had cervical collar protection. Neuro

SUBMITTER: Siu WHS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401742 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature