Journal article
Anatomy and biomechanics of the craniovertebral junction
Neurosurgical focus, Vol.38(4), pp.E2-8
04/2015
DOI: 10.3171/2015.1.FOCUS14807
PMID: 25828496
Abstract
The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) has unique anatomical structures that separate it from the subaxial cervical spine. In addition to housing vital neural and vascular structures, the majority of cranial flexion, extension, and axial rotation is accomplished at the CVJ. A complex combination of osseous and ligamentous supports allow for stability despite a large degree of motion. An understanding of anatomy and biomechanics is essential to effectively evaluate and address the various pathological processes that may affect this region. Therefore, the authors present an up-to-date narrative review of CVJ anatomy, normal and pathological biomechanics, and fixation techniques.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Anatomy and biomechanics of the craniovertebral junction
- Creators
- Alejandro J Lopez - Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; andJustin K ScheerKayla E LeiblZachary A SmithBrian J DlouhyNader S Dahdaleh
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Neurosurgical focus, Vol.38(4), pp.E2-8
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.3171/2015.1.FOCUS14807
- PMID
- 25828496
- ISSN
- 1092-0684
- eISSN
- 1092-0684
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/2015
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Neurosurgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984040285802771
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