Atlanto-Axial Instability
Question: Can a person with Down syndrome develop atlanto-axial instability in adulthood? My son is…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 11, 2022
Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability
Patients with Down syndrome are at risk of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). Although AAI can occur…
Keeping Children and Adolescents with Down syndrome Healthy
In this video, Brian Skotko, M.D., M.P.P. discusses medical updates for keeping children and adolescents…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 9, 2021
Cervical Subluxation, Atlanto-Axial Instability
Question: 9 years ago, my daughter had a C1/C2 traction, fusion and eventually anterior decompression…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 19, 2021
Headaches, Face Pain, Vision Changes
Question: Are there any particular neurological issues regarding eye and head pain (touch sensitivity), worsening…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021
Ligamentous Laxity
Ligaments are bands of fibrous connective tissue in our body that connect one bone to…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 29, 2021
Atlantoaxial Instability Screening
Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is subluxation or slippage of the first neck vertebrae in relation to…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021
Anesthesia & Down Syndrome
Surgery & Down Syndrome Complications of anesthesia (sedation during surgery) occur in all patient populations,…
Capetivate capetivateApril 30, 2021
Inestabilidad Atlantoaxoidea: (IAA): lo que Necesita Saber
La inestabilidad atlantoaxoidea (IAA) es una enfermedad que afecta los huesos de la parte superior…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020
Atlanto-Axial Instability: (AAI): What You Need to Know
Atlanto-axial instability (AAI) is a condition that affects the bones in the upper spine. In…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020