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  • Title: Swan-neck deformity secondary to osteomyelitis of the posterior elements of the cervical spine. Case report.
    Author: Malik GM, Crawford AH, Halter R.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 1979 Mar; 50(3):388-90. PubMed ID: 422993.
    Abstract:
    A case of osteomyelitis is described, involving the posterior elements of the cervical vertebrae in a 7-year-old girl and resulting in swan-neck deformity. Treatment was initiated with antibiotics, and the patient was placed in halo traction. Eventually posterior cervical fusion was performed, which provided excellent stability and correction of the deformity.
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