Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics.
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Cope, R; Olson, S
Published in: South Med J
January 1987
Over a four-month period, we did roentgenographic examinations of the cervical spine on 35 individuals with Down's syndrome, most of whom planned to participate in the Special Olympics. There were abnormalities in 40%, the most frequent being atlantoaxial subluxation. The presentations, risks, and recognition of this abnormality are discussed, as well as the pathomechanics. Many parents and some physicians may still be unaware of the possible hazards involving these spinal abnormalities, and of the recommendations and screening procedures that should be followed before individuals with Down's syndrome engage in strenuous activities.
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South Med J
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ISSN
0038-4348
Publication Date
January 1987
Volume
80
Issue
1
Start / End Page
33 / 36
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Sports
- Risk
- Radiography
- Joint Dislocations
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Down Syndrome
- Child, Preschool
- Child
- Cervical Vertebrae
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Cope, R., & Olson, S. (1987). Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics. South Med J, 80(1), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198701000-00008
Cope, R., and S. Olson. “Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics.” South Med J 80, no. 1 (January 1987): 33–36. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198701000-00008.
Cope R, Olson S. Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics. South Med J. 1987 Jan;80(1):33–6.
Cope, R., and S. Olson. “Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics.” South Med J, vol. 80, no. 1, Jan. 1987, pp. 33–36. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/00007611-198701000-00008.
Cope R, Olson S. Abnormalities of the cervical spine in Down's syndrome: diagnosis, risks, and review of the literature, with particular reference to the Special Olympics. South Med J. 1987 Jan;80(1):33–36.
Published In
South Med J
DOI
ISSN
0038-4348
Publication Date
January 1987
Volume
80
Issue
1
Start / End Page
33 / 36
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Sports
- Risk
- Radiography
- Joint Dislocations
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Down Syndrome
- Child, Preschool
- Child
- Cervical Vertebrae