The specialized ligaments of the craniocervical junction must allow for stability yet functional
movement. Because injury to these important structures usually results in death or morbidity …

Object. The authors conducted a study to describe the detailed anatomy of the apical
ligament and to acknowledge or refute its historical description as a functionally significant …

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 …

Imaging of the blunt traumatic injuries to the craniocervical junction can be challenging but
central to improving morbidity and mortality related to such injury. The radiologist has a …

Traumatic injuries of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) area are common and frequently the
outcome of motor vehicle accidents, falls, and diving accidents. To define and characterize …

Introduction A knowledge of the bony configuration, ligamentous attachments, joint
articulations, vascular supply, muscle function, and lymphatic drainage as well as the kinetic …

Abstract THE CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION is a complex region that incorporates the
occiput–C1–C2 portions of the spine. It is a transition between the cranium and the mobile …

Abstract AN UNDERSTANDING OF the regional anatomy and specific biomechanics of the
craniovertebral junction is relevant to the specific diseases that affect the region as well as …

Object. Stabilization of the craniocervical junction (CCJ) remains a significant challenge. In
this multicenter study, the authors present the results of an evaluation of a precontoured …

✓ Guidelines are proposed for surgical management of symptomatic abnormalities of the
craniocervical junction. Experience with 17 recent cases is described. Gas or metrizamide …