Study Design: Literature review. Objectives: Metastatic disease affecting the craniovertebral
junction (CVJ) only accounts for 0.5% of all spine metastases. The management of these …

OBJECTIVE This study reviews the relevant literature regarding the management of
craniovertebral junction (CVJ) metastases. These rare tumors present significant diagnostic …

Background: Metastasis to craniocervical area may result in instability manifesting as
disabling pain, cranial nerve dysfunction, paralysis, or even death. Stabilization is required …

Background The management of metastatic spinal disease is generally considered
palliative, as the progression of systemic disease is likely to hinder survival. Although the …

OBJECT Metastatic disease to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is rare but presents unique
management challenges. To date, studies on using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for CVJ …

Study Design. Qualitative systematic review of the literature. Objective. To determine
whether surgical indications and techniques are influenced by the region of the cervical …

OBJECTIVE The incidence of suboccipital spinal metastases is rare but has increased given
cancer patients' longer life expectancies. Operative treatment in this region is often …

Purpose: Metastatic spine disease is an ever-increasing burden on health care systems.
Certain levels in the spine confer unique biomechanical characteristics and hence are of …

Background The surgical treatment of upper cervical spine metastases are controversial up
to now. By summarizing and analyzing the clinical data of the upper cervical spine involved …

Objective Metastatic disease of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) can cause pain, cranial
nerve deficits, occipitocervical instability, or brainstem/spinal cord compression if left …