Case report: C1/2 rotational instability progressing to extreme subaxial hyperkyphosis in an adolescent with severe catatonia
Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and can be accompanied by a spectrum of psychiatric symptoms, such as schizophrenia and catatonia.Rarely, these symptoms, if left untreated, can result in spinal deformities.Research question and case description: This case repor