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Grisel's syndrome
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Grisel’s syndrome is a non-traumatic subluxation of the atlanto-axial joint caused by inflammation of the adjacent tissues.
References
References
- Grisel P. Enucléation de l’atlas et torticollis naso-pharyngien. Presse Med 1930;38:50–4.