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It involves vertical separation of the atlas and axis due to complete rupture of the ligamentous stabilizers and poses an immediate risk of neurological or vascular compromise.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>A 33-year-old male sustained multiple injuries following a suicidal jump from 10 m, including a Type III vertical AAD with 6\u2009mm distraction between the C1 and C2 lateral masses. Imaging revealed complete rupture of the alar, apical, and posterior longitudinal ligaments, bilateral facet joint capsule disruption, and a Gehweiler Type I anterior arch fracture of C1. A traumatic dural tear with suspected cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak was also identified. Initial anterior stabilization was performed with mini-fragment screws, followed by delayed posterior C1\/C2 fusion via transarticular screws 1 week later due to clinical instability. Intraoperative correction of a 10-degree C1\u2013C2 rotational deformity was achieved, and dural repair was completed using TachoSil and muscle graft. The patient remained neurologically intact and had an uneventful recovery. Follow-up imaging at 1 year demonstrated stable alignment of the construct without signs of hardware loosening, failure, or new neurological findings. At the 6-year follow-up, the patient remained neurologically intact with preserved cervical rotation up to 50 degrees.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This case highlights the diagnostic complexity and management challenges associated with vertical AAD. A classification-based surgical strategy supported by high-resolution imaging and intraoperative navigation led to successful stabilization and excellent neurological outcome.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/a-2846-5094","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,8]],"date-time":"2026-04-08T22:59:12Z","timestamp":1775689152000},"page":"471-475","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Meyer Type III Vertical Atlantoaxial Distraction with Complete Ligamentous Disruption: A Case Report and Surgical Management"],"prefix":"10.1055","volume":"87","author":[{"given":"Ali","family":"Hammed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelisches Jung Stilling Krankenhaus GmbH, Siegen, Germany"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Veit","family":"Braun","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelisches Jung Stilling Krankenhaus GmbH, Siegen, Germany"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"194","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,28]]},"reference":[{"issue":"10","key":"ref1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"2167","DOI":"10.1007\/s00586-013-2841-2","article-title":"Trauma of the upper cervical spine: focus on vertical atlantoaxial dislocation","volume":"22","author":"M L Pissonnier","year":"2013","journal-title":"Eur Spine J"},{"issue":"06","key":"ref2","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"704","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jocn.2004.03.043","article-title":"Traumatic vertical atlantoaxial dislocation","volume":"12","author":"M Payer","year":"2005","journal-title":"J Clin Neurosci"},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"5297950","DOI":"10.1155\/2019\/5297950","article-title":"Traumatic atlantoaxial and fracture-related dislocation","volume":"2019","author":"C Meyer","year":"2019","journal-title":"BioMed Res Int"},{"issue":"19","key":"ref4","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"E708","DOI":"10.1097\/BRS.0b013e31817c140d","article-title":"Traumatic complex dislocation of the atlanto-axial joint with odontoid and C2 superior articular facet fracture","volume":"33","author":"A B Spoor","year":"2008","journal-title":"Spine"},{"issue":"05","key":"ref5","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"430","DOI":"10.1007\/s005860000166","article-title":"Traumatic vertical atlantoaxial instability: The risk associated with skull traction. 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