Anatomy and biomechanics of normal craniovertebral junction (a) and biomechanics of stabilization (b)
AH Menezes, VC Traynelis - Child's Nervous System, 2008 - Springer
Introduction A knowledge of the bony configuration, ligamentous attachments, joint
articulations, vascular supply, muscle function, and lymphatic drainage as well as the kinetic …
articulations, vascular supply, muscle function, and lymphatic drainage as well as the kinetic …
Fusions at the craniovertebral junction
R Ahmed, VC Traynelis, AH Menezes - Child's Nervous System, 2008 - Springer
Introduction The surgical management of craniovertebral junction instability in pediatric
patients has unique challenges. While the indications for internal fixation in children are …
patients has unique challenges. While the indications for internal fixation in children are …
Anatomy and biomechanics of the craniovertebral junction
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 …
subaxial cervical spine. In addition to housing vital neural and vascular structures, the …
Craniovertebral junction: biomechanical considerations
MP Steinmetz, TE Mroz, EC Benzel - Neurosurgery, 2010 - journals.lww.com
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 …
occiput–C1–C2 portions of the spine. It is a transition between the cranium and the mobile …
Craniocervical fusions in children: a review
AH Menezes - Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2012 - thejns.org
The surgical management of craniovertebral junction (CVJ) instability in pediatric patients
presents unique challenges. As compared with the adult patient, the anatomical variations of …
presents unique challenges. As compared with the adult patient, the anatomical variations of …
Ligaments of the craniocervical junction: a review
RS Tubbs, JD Hallock, V Radcliff, RP Naftel… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2011 - thejns.org
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 …
movement. Because injury to these important structures usually results in death or morbidity …
Anatomic and biomechanical considerations of the craniovertebral junction
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 …
craniovertebral junction is relevant to the specific diseases that affect the region as well as …
Craniovertebral junction database analysis: incidence, classification, presentation, and treatment algorithms
AH Menezes - Child's Nervous System, 2008 - Springer
Introduction The initial treatment of bony lesions at the craniocervical junction consisted of
posterior decompression with enlargement of the foramen and removal of the posterior arch …
posterior decompression with enlargement of the foramen and removal of the posterior arch …
Stability analysis of craniovertebral junction fixation techniques
CM Puttlitz, RP Melcher, FS Kleinstueck, J Harms… - JBJS, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Background: Craniovertebral arthrodesis in the upper cervical spine is challenging because
of the high degree of mobility afforded by this region. A novel method for achieving …
of the high degree of mobility afforded by this region. A novel method for achieving …
Abnormalities of the cranio-vertebral junction with cervico-medullary compression: A rational approach to surgical treatment in children
AH Menezes, CJ Graf, N Hibri - Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1980 - karger.com
Abstract 8 children with cranio-vertebral abnormalities and neurological deficits are
reviewed. The specific treatment is dependent on etiology, mechanisms of compression, and …
reviewed. The specific treatment is dependent on etiology, mechanisms of compression, and …