Atlantoaxial instability and cervical noninfectious spondylodiscitis in a patient with Wegener’s granulomatosis: A case report

Abstract

Abstract A 61‐year‐old male patient with Wegener's granulomatosis was admitted due to neck pain and quadriparesis. Clinical evaluation showed severe cervical noninfectious spondylodiscitis, myelopathy, sagittal imbalance, and atlantoaxial instability. A combined anterior and posterior approach was implemented. Postoperative clinical evaluation showed improved neurologic status.

Keywords

• atlantoaxial instability
• cervical spine myelopathy
• noninfectious spondylodiscitis
• spine surgery
• Wegener granulomatosis