Finally, the management of specific injuries such as atlanto-occipital dislocation (AOD) has been explored, revealing the high mortality associated with this condition. Early diagnosis and ...

A blockage of the atlanto-occipital joint causes unfocused dizziness, which in older people may well be accompanied by unstable gait, and, additionally, often headache and sensations of eye ...

The shock of the accident was so violent that it caused what is called an "atlanto-occipital dislocation", a phenomenon that is generally fatal and that separates the skull from the spine.