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 …

The craniocervical junction (CCJ) is a complex and unique osteoligamentous structure that
balances maximum stability and protection of vital neurovascular anatomy with ample …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review pediatric craniocervical junction injuries
in the context of embryology, developmental anatomy, and biomechanics. CONCLUSION …

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 …

Approximately one-third of all cervical spine injuries involve the craniocervical junction
(CCJ). Composed of the occiput and the first two cervical vertebrae, this important anatomic …

The superb stability and flexibility of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) are enabled by the
ligaments that connect the occipital bone and the C1 and C2 vertebral bodies …

Background context Occipitocervical dislocations involve translations of the craniocervical
joints. The relative contributions of each ligament to overall stability and the effects of the …

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 …

BACKGROUND: The incidence of traumatic craniocervical artery dissection varies in
published trauma series. OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of traumatic …

We have established an imaging protocol in order to characterise the normal ligamentous
structures in the craniovertebral junction. Thirty volunteers without a history of car accident or …