Atlanto-occipital dislocation is a highly unstable injury resulting from damage to ligaments or bony structures connecting the skull to the cervical spine.
“This is not a common surgery, especially not on children and teens. A surgeon needs knowledge and experience to do this,” added Dr. Einav, an orthopedic surgeon who led the large operating room team.Although Atlanto-occipital dislocation represents only 1 percent of all cervical spine-related injuries, it is the most common in motor vehicle accident fatalities. The survival rate of those who suffer this kind of internal decapitation is relatively low, meaning Hassan is fortunate to be alive.
Suleiman was eventually discharged from the hospital after no neurologic or motor deficiencies were observed. However, he will continue to be monitored by the staff there. “The procedure itself is very complicated and took several hours. While in the operating room, we used new plates and fixations in the damaged area… Our ability to save the child was thanks to our knowledge and the most innovative technology in the operating room,” Dr Einav told the“The fact that such a child has no neurological deficits or sensory or motor dysfunction, and that he is functioning normally and walking without an aid after such a long process is no small thing,” added Dr Einav.
Suleiman’s father told the hospital staff, “I will thank you all my life for saving my dear only son. Bless you all. Thanks to you, he regained his life even when the odds were low, and the danger was obvious. What saved him were professionalism, technology, and quick decision-making by the trauma and orthopedics team. All I can say is a big thank you.”
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