Atlantoaxial subluxation in the early stage is generally applied to the occipitomandibular band traction, traction weight is determined according to the patient’s age. The weight of traction is determined according to the patient’s age. If it is not easy to reset the atlantoaxial subluxation with occipitomandibular band traction, cranial traction can be taken.
1. Occipitomandibular band traction: generally take lying position occipitomandibular band traction, traction weight according to the age, adults generally in 2.5kg~3kg, children generally in 1.5kg~2kg. through traction about 2~3 days can be reset, need to continue to maintain traction for about 2 weeks.
2. Cranial traction: it is suitable for stubborn or old semi-dislocation, usually in supine position, with sandbags fixed on both sides of the neck, with traction weight of 6~8kg, and reduce the weight of traction immediately after reset, and change it to maintenance traction.
Atlantoaxial subluxation traction treatment, the earlier the effect is more obvious, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, after a clear diagnosis of standardized treatment, do not operate blindly.