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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21,  is a condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome (chromosome 21) which results in atypical physical and cognitive development.


== Clinically Relevant Anatomy ==
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy ==
Bones: Occiput (inferior aspect of the skull), Atlas (C1), Axis (C2), C3-C7.
Bones: Occiput (inferior aspect of the skull), Atlas (C1), Axis (C2), C3-C7  


Joints:
Joints: Atlanto-occipital (C0/C1) & Atlanto-axial (C1/C2)


Ligaments:Apical, Alar, Transverse Occipital, Transverse, Accessory Atlanto-axial, Nuchal, Intertransverse, Supraspinous, Interspinous, Anterior Longitudinal, Posterior Longitudinal
Ligaments:Apical, Alar, Transverse Occipital, Transverse, Accessory Atlanto-axial, Nuchal, Intertransverse, Supraspinous, Interspinous, Anterior Longitudinal, Posterior Longitudinal
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Muscles: Longus Capitis, Rectus Capitis Anterior, Rectus Capitis Lateralis, Longus Colli, Scalenes (anterior, middle, posterior), Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis, Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae
Muscles: Longus Capitis, Rectus Capitis Anterior, Rectus Capitis Lateralis, Longus Colli, Scalenes (anterior, middle, posterior), Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis, Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae


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== Overview of Pathology ==
== Overview of Pathology ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome (chromosome 21) which results in atypical physical and cognitive development.

Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]

Bones: Occiput (inferior aspect of the skull), Atlas (C1), Axis (C2), C3-C7

Joints: Atlanto-occipital (C0/C1) & Atlanto-axial (C1/C2)

Ligaments:Apical, Alar, Transverse Occipital, Transverse, Accessory Atlanto-axial, Nuchal, Intertransverse, Supraspinous, Interspinous, Anterior Longitudinal, Posterior Longitudinal

Muscles: Longus Capitis, Rectus Capitis Anterior, Rectus Capitis Lateralis, Longus Colli, Scalenes (anterior, middle, posterior), Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis, Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae

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Overview of Pathology[edit | edit source]

Occipito-axial Instability in Down Syndrome[edit | edit source]

Atlanto-axial Instability in Down Syndrome[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

Signs & Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Differential Diagnoses[edit | edit source]

Screening[edit | edit source]

Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]

Examination[edit | edit source]

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Management[edit | edit source]

Surgical

Conservative

Guidelines for Sport[edit | edit source]

Official Recommendations

Contraindications

Exercise for Mental Health

Resources[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]