Atlantoaxial instability. Symptoms

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The most common symptom of atlantoaxial instability is an excess in movement of the cervical region of the spine.

Neck pain due to atlantoaxial instability occurs when the spinal cord or its nerves are affected.
Usually, neck pain due to atlantoaxial instability increases with movement and is relieved by rest.
If atlantoaxial instability causes compression of nerve roots, symptoms such as occipital headaches may occur.

Compression of the spinal cord due to atlantoaxial instability produces weakness, spasticity, tingling, and alterations in sensation in the lower and upper extremities.

In extremely rare cases, when atlantoaxial instability causes compression of the spinal cord, bladder and bowel function may be disrupted.

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