Do Not Misdiagnose Hypermobile Patients Upper Cervical Instability

Course overview

Attendees will be exposed to common findings in patients with atlanto-axial instability and craniocervical instability. These not-uncommon patients regularly present for care, and their diagnoses are not routinely identified. Attendees will learn how to avoid missing these clues. They will also learn the common symptom manifestations of these processes, exam findings to assist when ruling these in or out, and the proper studies to obtain. Lastly, the expected readings on these films and when to obtain neurosurgical consultation to avoid placing your patient at risk.